Volvo XC70 2007 vs Volvo XC60 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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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: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo XC60, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.9 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.71 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 21 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 495 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`430 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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