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
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.
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
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.
