Volvo V70 1997 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo V70 2000, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volvo V70 2000. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
11.0
Volvo V70 1997 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 1997 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway
820 km on highway
Volvo V70 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
360'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S70, Volvo C70
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Volvo V70 1997 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
4.71 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.51 m
Volvo V70 1997 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V70 2000, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 1997 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1641 litres
Volvo V70 2000 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 1997 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70 2000. This could mean that the Volvo V70 1997 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 2000 (by 61 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 1997 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70 2000.
