Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 96 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.4
The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 105 litres more fuel.
Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 30 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
575 litres
417 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 158 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
2`180 kg
1`890 kg
Net weight:
1`567 kg
1`381 kg
Load capacity:
613 kg
509 kg
Volvo V70 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Volvo V50. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better
