Volvo V70 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 2000 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V70 2004, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo V70 2004. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
9.8
The Volvo V70 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 2000 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
930 km on highway
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 5 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.
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.
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
