Volvo XC70 2002 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 and Volvo S60 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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 XC70 2000: 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) Volvo S60 2000: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`060 | |
| 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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