Volvo S60 2003 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 107 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.2 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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 S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo C70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S70 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo S70, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 270 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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