Volvo S60 2004 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 100 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 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%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 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 S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Used also on Volvo V70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo S60 is smaller. Volvo S60 is 27 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S60 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 2 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`110 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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