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:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
225 HP
180 HP
Torque:
310 NM
240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.8 seconds
8.8 seconds
Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
12.2 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 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 2.1 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
760 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
980 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.73 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Volvo V70 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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).