Volvo S60 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2002
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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 300 HP | 210 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.3 | |
Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
820 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Volvo S60 2000: 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%). Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.58 m | 4.73 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.56 m | |
Volvo S60 is smaller. Volvo S60 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S60 is 13 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 485 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 1641 litres | |
Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 607 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`220 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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