Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 10 NM less than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
12.2 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
880 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.73 m
4.73 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.56 m
Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1641 litres
Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 61 litres).
