Volvo S60 2002 vs Volvo S80 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1110 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) | |
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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: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 | 1126 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 92 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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