Volvo S70 1999 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Volvo S70 and Volvo S80 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`140 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`550 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 590 kg | |
| Volvo S70 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Volvo S80. Therefore, Volvo S80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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