Volvo V70 1997 vs Nissan Primera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 50 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 320'000 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: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 14 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1650 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. This could mean that the Volvo V70 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 Nissan Primera (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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