Volvo XC70 2007 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.8 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 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.5 | |
| Volvo XC70 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo XC70 2007 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 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.78 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 575 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 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`100 | 2`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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