Volvo XC70 2007 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.3 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 195 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 XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 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 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.84 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 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 (kg): | 2`100 | 2`505 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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