Volvo S70 1997 vs Rover 75 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 24 HP more power than Rover 75, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Rover 75. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 3 cm shorter than the Rover 75, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 432 litres | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S70 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Rover 75. The Rover 75 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Rover 75, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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