Volvo XC70 2004 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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 | 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 Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger, but lower. Volvo XC70 is 22 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1841 litres | |
| Volvo XC70 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 1 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan X-Trail has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Nissan X-Trail, so Nissan X-Trail quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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