Volvo XC70 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volvo XC70 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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