Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
8.6
The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1010 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90, Volvo V90
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50
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
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:
12 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.8 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
