Volvo S60 2010 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 58 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 83 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 and Toyota Corolla are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 452 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 72 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 7800 | |
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