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:
2.4 Diesel
2.4 Diesel
Performance
Power:
175 HP
163 HP
Torque:
420 NM
340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.5 seconds
10.5 seconds
Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 12 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.5 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
940 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
148 mm (5.8 inches)
143 mm (5.6 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.54 m
Volvo S80 is larger, but lower. Volvo S80 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
575 litres
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.