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.
Volvo S60 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
10.5
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
1010 km on highway
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
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
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.
