Volvo V60 2010 vs Volvo V70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo V60 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, but Volvo V60 torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V70. Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V70 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. Note, however, that this Volvo V70 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo V70 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
| Volvo V60 is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V60 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1241 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`589 kg | 1`806 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 511 kg | 604 kg | |
| Volvo V60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Volvo V70. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5400 | |
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