2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 212 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo V70 (401 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Salsa | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Salsa | V70 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |