Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.2
4.1
Real fuel consumption:
5.2 l/100km
5.2 l/100km
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 15 litres more fuel.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.56 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
490 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1502 litres
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
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11.3 meters
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better
