Volvo S60 2000 vs Volvo V70 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.8 | |
| Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, 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 | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 560'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, 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 V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V70 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 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 13 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S60 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 607 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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