Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 33 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.8
Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
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
Used also on Volvo S60
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
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Volvo S60 is smaller. Volvo S60 is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
424 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
1110 litres
Volvo S60 has 16 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 76 litres).
