Volvo V70 1997 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 1997 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V70 2000, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
9.8
The Volvo V70 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 1997 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
930 km on highway
Volvo V70 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 2000 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.49 m
Volvo V70 1997 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V70 2000, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 1997 is 8 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:
10.2 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 1997 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70 2000, which means Volvo V70 1997 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
