Volvo XC70 2002 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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 | 6 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 Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 61 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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