Volvo XC70 2004 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 210 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 28 HP less power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V70 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.54 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| 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 V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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