Volvo C70 2006 vs Volvo S60 2003
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, 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 S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C70 and Volvo S60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Volvo C70 has 224 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 630 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1400 | |
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