Volvo XC90 2002 vs Volvo XC70 2004

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Volvo XC90
2002 - 2006
Volvo XC70
2004 - 2007
Body: Crossover / SUVEstate car / wagon
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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo XC90 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC70 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.4 - 4.42.4 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 163 - 315 HP163 - 210 HP
Torque: 320 - 440 NM320 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 12 seconds8.1 - 11.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 - 14.07.6 - 11.1
Volvo XC90 petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC70. On average, Volvo XC90 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.73 m
Width: 1.90 m1.86 m
Height: 1.75 m1.56 m
Volvo XC90 is larger.
Volvo XC90 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 19 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres485 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2404 litres1641 litres
Volvo XC90 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo XC90 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 763 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.7 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`737~ 2`220
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

below average
Average price (€): 44004200
Rating in user reviews: 9.1/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo XC90 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volvo XC70 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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