Volvo V70 2000 vs Volvo V70 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 2000 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V70 2004, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Volvo V70 2004. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 2000 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 2000 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 2000 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 V70 2004 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 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, 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 V70 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V70 2004 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo V70 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 2000 and Volvo V70 2004 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 2000 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70 2004. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo V70 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 2000 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Volvo V70 2004, so Volvo V70 2004 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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