Volvo S80 1998 vs Volvo S70 1996

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Volvo S80
1998 - 2003
Volvo S70
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo S80 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.92.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 130 - 272 HP126 - 250 HP
Torque: 192 - 380 NM170 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 - 12 seconds6.7 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 - 13.06.3 - 11.7
Volvo S80 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S70. On average, a Volvo S80 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volvo S70.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.72 m
Width: 1.83 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.39 m
Volvo S80 is larger.
Volvo S80 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres470 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1126 litresno data
Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 13 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`071~ 1`732
Safety:
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 12001200
Rating in user reviews: 8.6/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S80 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volvo S70 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
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