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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.4 Petrol
2.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:
265 HP
260 HP
Torque:
350 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.4 seconds
6.9 seconds
Volvo V70 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.7
9.8
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway
950 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)
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).
