Volvo XC70 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 243 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 42 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.9 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 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 XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.71 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 21 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 9400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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