Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 10 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 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
7.3
The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 75 litres more fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volvo S60
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect.
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
1110 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 185 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
