Volvo V90 1997 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Volvo V90 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.5 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) 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 V90) 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo V90 is 14 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V90 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V90 has 182 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V90 (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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