Volvo S60 2004 vs Volvo S60 2002

 
Volvo S60
2004 - 2007
Volvo S60
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 300 HP210 HP
Torque: 350 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds7.7 seconds
Volvo S60 2004 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo S60 2004 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volvo S60 2002, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo S60 2002. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.010.0
Real fuel consumption: 12.5 l/100km11.4 l/100km
The Volvo S60 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo S60 2004 consumes 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 2004 could require 150 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 2004 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60 2002.
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 610 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway860 km on highway
540 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Volvo S60 2004: It has Haldex (Generation II up to 2006 and Generation III from 2007) 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% to 50%).

Volvo S60 2000: 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: 330'000 km420'000 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: 4 years10 years
Engine spread: Used also on Volvo V70Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 2002 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.58 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 2004 and Volvo S60 2002 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 424 litres424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1034 litres1034 litres
Turning diameter: 13 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 2004 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60 2002, which means Volvo S60 2004 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1102`080
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 32001600
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S60 has
  • more power
Volvo S60 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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