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.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.3 Petrol
2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:
250 HP
250 HP
Torque:
350 NM
330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 seconds
6.8 seconds
Volvo V70 and Volvo S60 have the same engine power, but Volvo V70 torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S60. Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
11.0 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
950 km on highway
630 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Volvo V70 is 14 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 2 cm lower.
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
12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
