Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.7
7.3
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
Volvo V70 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.
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:
992 litres
420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1702 litres
1580 litres
Volvo V90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V90 has 572 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.
