Volvo S70 1996 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 76 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 2`010 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`460 kg | 1`470 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 540 kg | |
| Volvo S70 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S70, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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