Volvo V70 1998 vs Volvo V70 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 1998 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo V70 2000, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volvo V70 2000. Despite less power, Volvo V70 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 2000 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V70 1998 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70 2000, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 1998 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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 1998 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: | 4.73 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo V70 1998 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70 2000, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 1998 is 3 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 V70 2000 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 1998 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70 2000. This could mean that the Volvo V70 1998 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 1998 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70 2000. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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