Volvo XC60 2009 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 18 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC60 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2007: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volvo XC60 is 21 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | no data | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Volvo XC60 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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