Volvo S60 2002 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.3 | |
| Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S60 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo S70, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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