Volvo S60 2003 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 2003 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volvo S60 2005, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo S60 2005. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 2003 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 2003 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 2003 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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 S60 2004: It has Haldex (Generation II up to 2006 and Generation III from 2007) 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% to 50%). | |||
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 S60 2005 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 XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 2003 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S60 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 1034 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 2003 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60 2005, which means Volvo S60 2003 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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