Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 23 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| 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 | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
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): | no data | no data | |
| 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 60 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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