Volvo 960 1994 vs Volvo XC70 2004

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Volvo 960
1994 - 1997
Volvo XC70
2004 - 2007
Body: SedanEstate car / wagon
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo 960 is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo XC70 can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.5 - 2.9 (petrol)2.4 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo XC70 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 170 - 204 HP163 - 210 HP
Torque: 233 - 267 NM320 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 - 10 seconds8.1 - 11.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.5 - 11.17.6 - 11.1
Volvo 960 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC70.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.87 m4.73 m
Width: 1.75 m1.86 m
Height: 1.44 m1.56 m
Volvo 960 is 14 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 491 litres485 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1641 litres
Volvo 960 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70.
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`960~ 2`220
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 20003600
Pros and Cons: Volvo 960 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volvo XC70 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
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