Volvo S80 1999 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 and Volvo S70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
|
By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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: | 6 years | 6 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, 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: | 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`550 kg | 1`510 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 450 kg | |
| Volvo S80 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Volvo S70. Therefore, Volvo S80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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
|
Volvo S70 has
| |