Volvo V70 2000 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 560'000 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 V50 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V50 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V50 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: | 4.71 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 20 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1307 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 68 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 334 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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