Volvo S60 2002 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 8.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 2002 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 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 2002 consumes 1.1 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 2002 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 2002 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
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 S60 2004 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 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 2002 and Volvo S60 2004 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 1034 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 2002 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60 2004, which means Volvo S60 2002 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S60 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 2002 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo S60 2004, so Volvo S60 2004 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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