Volvo V70 2003 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 2003 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volvo V70 2004, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V70 2004. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 2003 consumes 0.7 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 2003 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 2003 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 2003 and Volvo V70 2004 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1641 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 2003 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V70 2004, which means Volvo V70 2003 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`665 kg | 1`666 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 435 kg | 534 kg | |
| Volvo V70 2003 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Volvo V70 2004. Therefore, Volvo V70 2004 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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