Volvo V70 2011 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo XC70, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 575 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9200 | |
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