Volvo V70 2011 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 52 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| 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: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 9000 | |
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