Volvo V50 2007 vs Volvo V60 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V50 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V50 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V50 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V50 is smaller. Volvo V50 is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 430 litres | |
| Volvo V50 has 13 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means Volvo V50 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`416 kg | 1`535 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 484 kg | 575 kg | |
| Volvo V50 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Volvo V60. Therefore, Volvo V60 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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