Volvo XC60 2008 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: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes 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 required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. 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: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
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: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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