Volvo V70 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 1996 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V70 2000, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70 2000. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
12.2 l/100km
10.4 l/100km
The Volvo V70 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 1996 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 1996 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 1996 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70 2000.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
1060 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.73 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Volvo V70 1996 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70 2000, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 1996 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1641 litres
Volvo V70 2000 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 1996 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70 2000. This could mean that the Volvo V70 1996 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 2000 (by 61 litres).
