Volvo V70 2000 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 10.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 23 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2004 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 XC70 2004 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`150 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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