Volvo XC70 2010 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 243 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo XC90, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.8 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, 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 XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.78 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 575 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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