Volvo S80 2011 vs Volvo XC70 2013
| 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 | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 243 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 61 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.6 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 390'000 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 S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo XC90 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S80 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. 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: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 13 400 | |
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