Volvo 960 1990 vs Volvo V70 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 960 engine produces 18 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
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 960) 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: | 4.87 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 71 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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