Volvo S90 1997 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S90 engine produces 36 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.1 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S90 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S90 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 (Volvo S90) 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: | 4.87 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo S90 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo S90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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