Volvo V60 2012 vs Volvo V70 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Volvo V60 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 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. | |||
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`180 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`649 kg | 1`801 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 531 kg | 609 kg | |
| Volvo V60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 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 (€): | 5800 | 5400 | |
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