Volvo XC70 2004 vs Volvo S60 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 33 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 61 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 607 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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