Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 and Volvo S70 have the same engine power, but Volvo S80 torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S70. Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
11.3
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel.
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 litres
470 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1126 litres
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Turning diameter:
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Gross weight:
2`050 kg
1`890 kg
Net weight:
1`490 kg
1`430 kg
Load capacity:
560 kg
460 kg
Volvo S80 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Volvo S70. Therefore, Volvo S80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
