Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 14 NM less than Volvo S60. Despite the higher power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
8.9
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
1010 km on highway
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
Volvo S70 is 14 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1034 litres
Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S70 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60.
Turning diameter:
10.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 270 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
