Volvo S80 2003 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger, but lower. Volvo S80 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 535 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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