Volvo S80 2007 vs Volvo V70 2007
| 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: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.7 | |
| Volvo S80 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 95 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.7 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): | 2`270 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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