Volvo V60 2014 vs Volvo V70 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 350 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 46 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 680 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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 | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
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Volvo V60 is smaller. Volvo V60 is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V60 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 555 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1241 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 339 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6400 | |
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