Volvo S80 1998 vs Volvo S70 1996

	Volvo S80 1998 - 1999	Volvo S70 1996 - 2000
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Petrol	2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:	163 HP	180 HP
Torque:	230 NM	220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.2 seconds	9.3 seconds
	Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo S70, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S70. Despite less power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.5	11.3
	The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	80 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	840 km in combined cycle	610 km in combined cycle
	1050 km on highway	840 km on highway
	Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.82 m	4.72 m
Width:	1.83 m	1.76 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.39 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:	440 litres	470 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible	1106 litres	no data
	Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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:	no data	no data
Gross weight:	2`000 kg	1`890 kg
Net weight:	1`500 kg	1`430 kg
Load capacity:	500 kg	460 kg

Safety:
Quality:	above average	low
	Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):	1200	1200
Rating in user reviews:	8.6/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	Volvo S80 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews	Volvo S70 has more power roomier boot
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Volvo S80 1998 vs Volvo S70 1996

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions