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:
2.3 Petrol
2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:
240 HP
260 HP
Torque:
330 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.4 seconds
6.8 seconds
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.1
10.0
Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
930 km on highway
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:
10.6 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.