Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V90. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.2
11.0
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Volvo V70 is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo V90, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
602 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1702 litres
Volvo V90 has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 182 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V90 (by 122 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
9.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V90, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.