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:
2.9 Petrol
2.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:
196 HP
210 HP
Torque:
280 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.9 seconds
7.8 seconds
Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 14 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.5
Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
880 km on highway
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
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
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:
12 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V70.
