Volvo XC70 2004 vs Volvo XC70 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 2004 engine produces 75 HP less power than Volvo XC70 2008, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo XC70 2008. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 11.5 | |
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The Volvo XC70 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 2004 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70 2008, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 2004 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | Used also on Volvo S80, 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC70 2008 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volvo XC70 2004 is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 2004 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
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Volvo XC70 2008 has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 2004 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 2004 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70 2008, which means Volvo XC70 2004 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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