Volvo S60 2003 vs Volvo V70 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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 | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 V70 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 S80, Volvo S60, 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 V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 13 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S60 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 1641 litres | |
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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: | 13 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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