The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.4 Diesel
2.4 Diesel
Performance
Power:
126 HP
126 HP
Torque:
300 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
12.3 seconds
Volvo S60 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1090 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1320 km on highway
1090 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.60 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.47 m
Volvo S60 is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
424 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 607 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo S60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
