Volvo S70 (1997 – 2000) vs Citroën XM (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Volvo S70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 196 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 233 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Volvo
S70
1997 – 2000
|
Citroën
XM
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 240 hp | 110 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 330 Nm | 180 – 285 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 11.7 s | 7.8 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 245 km/h | 192 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 7.1 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,386 – 1,489 kg | 1,389 – 1,555 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.