Volvo 960 1994 vs Volvo S60 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 960 engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.9 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 960 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo 960 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 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 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 67 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 2.2 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 (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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