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):
6.6
6.4
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80.
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
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
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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
