Volvo XC70 2005 vs Volvo XC90 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 | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 22 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 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 XC70 2005 2.4 engine Volvo XC90 2003 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 XC90 2003 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.74 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is smaller. Volvo XC70 is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC70 has 236 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 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 XC90 (by 763 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 1.1 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`220 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC90 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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