Volvo XC70 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 810 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC70 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 116 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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