Volvo V70 2005 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 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 V50, 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 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 19 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 68 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo V50 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Volvo V50 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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