2007 Volvo S60 vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2007 Volvo S60 and 2007 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Volvo S60 and 2007 Volvo C70 are equipped with a 2,521 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Volvo C70. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C70 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2007 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo C70. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S60 | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S60 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
