The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
9.6
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway
970 km on highway
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
560'000 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 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
3 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S70, Volvo C70
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.73 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
Volvo V70 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1034 litres
Volvo V70 has 4 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 546 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo S60.