Volvo V70 2011 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 and Volvo V60 have the same engine power, but Volvo V70 torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V60. Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V70 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo V70 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 20 cm longer than the Volvo V60, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 145 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`410 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`806 kg | 1`589 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 604 kg | 511 kg | |
| Volvo V70 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Volvo V60. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5800 | |
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