Volvo XC70 2002 vs Volvo V70 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 22 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.7 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 | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 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: | 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 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 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 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: | 4.73 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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