Volvo S70 1997 vs Volvo S80 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S70 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 |
no data | 1110 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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