Volvo V50 2004 vs Volvo V70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volvo V50 engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo V50 is smaller. Volvo V50 is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1307 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 68 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 334 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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