Volvo XC60 2011 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Volvo XC60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC70 | 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
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: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.6 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 | 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 (€): | 9000 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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