Volvo XC70 2013 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 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. Note, however, that this Volvo XC60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Volvo XC60 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.71 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 19 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 |
1600 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above 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 (€): | 13 600 | 16 200 | |
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