Volvo S60 2000 vs Volvo XC70 2000
| 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: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.5 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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) | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.56 m | |
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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 | |
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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: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.4 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`010 | 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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