Volvo XC70 2005 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is smaller, but higher. Volvo XC70 is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Volvo XC70 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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