Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo 960 1990
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 64 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volvo 960. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.2 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 960) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 71 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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