Volvo XC60 2013 vs Volvo XC70 2013
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volvo XC60 is 19 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 | 1600 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Volvo XC60 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 13 400 | |
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