Volvo V70 1999 vs Volvo V90 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V90. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 11.7 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 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 V90) 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 1999 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo V70 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo V90, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1702 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V90, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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