Volvo S90 1997 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S90) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 64 HP more power than Volvo S70, but torque is 23 NM less than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 4.8 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 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S70 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: | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 0.5 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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