Volvo XC70 2011 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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 19 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 | 9600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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