Volvo S60 2015 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 54 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1710 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1860 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1170 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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. Note, however, that this Volvo XC60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Volvo XC60 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.71 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Volvo S60 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo XC60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S60, so Volvo XC60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 15 400 | |
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