2007 Volvo S60 vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 Volvo S60 and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 30 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 XC70. 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 XC70. (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 XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S60 | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S60 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
