Volvo S80 2007 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: | 285 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 75 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC60 | 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. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S80 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: | 4.85 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 25 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S80 has 56 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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