Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.4
Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
940 km on highway
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:
13 years
13 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.39 m
Volvo S60 is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo S70, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
424 litres
470 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
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Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`000
1`600
Safety:
Quality:
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
