Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
8.9
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 300 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
1010 km on highway
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
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
no data
1106 litres
Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S70 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. 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.
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
