Volvo S70 1999 vs Volvo S60 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.9 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo C70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2000 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S60 2000 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo S70 is 14 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S70 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`980 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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