Volvo S60 2010 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 2010 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 2010 engine produces 94 HP more power than Volvo S60 2005, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S60 2005. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.0 | |
| Volvo S60 2010 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60 2005, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo S60 2010: It has Haldex Generation IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. 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%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Installed 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S60 2010 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S60 2010 is larger. Volvo S60 2010 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo S60 2005, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 2010 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S60 2005 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 2010 has 44 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60 2005. This could mean that the Volvo S60 2010 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 2010 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S60 2005, which means Volvo S60 2010 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2800 | |
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