Volvo XC70 2011 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 52 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 930 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.54 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 575 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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