Volvo S60 and Volvo S80 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.0
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
1050 km on highway
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%).
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
360'000 km
360'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
3 years
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).
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
