Volvo 960 1994 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 960 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo 960 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.56 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 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| Volvo 960 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.6 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 data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
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