Volvo S60 2003 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 70 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo S70 1999 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 S70 1999 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: | 12 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.8 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`030 | 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 (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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