Volvo V70 1999 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 70 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 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: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, 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 V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volvo V70 is smaller. Volvo V70 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 61 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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