Volvo S60 2000 vs Volvo S60 2004

 
Volvo S60
2000 - 2003
Volvo S60
2004 - 2009
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 200 HP140 HP
Torque: 285 NM220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8 seconds11 seconds
Volvo S60 2000 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo S60 2000 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo S60 2004, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo S60 2004. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.09.6
Volvo S60 2000 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 2000 could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway970 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 360'000 km560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 2004 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 3 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80Installed 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Volvo S60 2004 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.58 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 2000 and Volvo S60 2004 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 424 litres424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1034 litres1034 litres
Turning diameter: 12 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 2000 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60 2004, which means Volvo S60 2000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0302`000
Safety: no data
Quality:Volvo S60 2004 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 2000 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo S60 2004, so Volvo S60 2004 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16003200
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S60 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Volvo S60 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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