Volvo 960 1994 vs Volvo S60 2000

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Volvo 960
1994 - 1997
Volvo S60
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo 960 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volvo S60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.5 - 2.9 (petrol)2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo S60 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 170 - 204 HP130 - 300 HP
Torque: 233 - 267 NM192 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 - 10 seconds5.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.5 - 11.16.5 - 13.0
Volvo 960 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.87 m4.58 m
Width: 1.75 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Volvo 960 is 29 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 491 litres424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1034 litres
Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo 960 has 67 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60.
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 3.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`960~ 2`030
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 14001600
Pros and Cons: Volvo 960 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volvo S60 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
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