Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1 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): | 2`160 | 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 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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