Volvo V70 1997 vs Ford Scorpio 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 24 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Scorpio. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Scorpio) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo V70 is smaller. Volvo V70 is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Scorpio, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Scorpio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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