Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
8.9
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
980 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
13 years
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
1106 litres
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Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 30 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:
11 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
