Volvo S60 2001 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 and Volvo V50 have the same engine power, but Volvo S60 torque is 6 NM less than Volvo V50. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volvo V50 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo V50 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 1307 litres | |
| Volvo S60 has 7 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V50 (by 273 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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