Volvo V70 2001 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 22 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 790 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular. However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volvo V70 is smaller. Volvo V70 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.7 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`100 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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