Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 66 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 114 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 660 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: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, 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 XC70 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): | 1`970 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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