Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S70, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
11.2
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 S70, 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
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway
850 km on highway
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
