Volvo S60 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 2005 engine produces 55 HP more power than Volvo S60 2002, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S60 2002. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.5
Volvo S60 2005 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 2005 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1370 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 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 S60 2002 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60
Used also on Volvo S80
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.
Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.60 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 2005 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S60 2002, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
