Volvo S60 vs. Volvo V70

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo S60 and Volvo V70 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volvo S60 and the Volvo V70.

When we compare the Volvo S60's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Volvo V70 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo S60's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S60 is a better car than the Volvo V70.

Pricing: A used 2009 Volvo S60 ranges from $2,995 to $8,970 while a used 2009 Volvo V70 is priced between $4,995 to $10,899.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo S60’s base engine makes 208 horsepower, and the Volvo V70 base engine makes 235 horsepower. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 486 miles. The V70 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. This gives the Volvo S60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volvo V70. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Volvo S60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Volvo S60
Volvo V70

2009 Volvo S60
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

32800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

36256

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

28960 - 54500

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

32900

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

5782

Price Range:

2995 - 8970

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

8306

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

5782 - 11119

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

4

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

108068

# Good or Great Deals:

2

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

7386

Price Range:

4995 - 10899

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

6

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

155906

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Volvo V70 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo S60

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V70

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.974535234791468

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

6.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

0.9 - 55.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.914523690498162

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Volvo S60 Rankings

Best Luxury Small Cars for Towing

1 / 35

Best Family Luxury Small Cars

5 / 35

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Small Cars

6 / 35

Safest Luxury Small Cars

7 / 35

Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

7 / 30

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

9 / 35

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

10 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars

11 / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

26 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

30 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

32 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

32 / 35

Volvo V70 Rankings

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Wagon

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Volvo S60 Trim Levels

2.5T, T5

Volvo V70 Trim Levels

3.2

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

208 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

236 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

235 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

236 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.067 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

5

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 27 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

342 / 486 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


16 / 25 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

296 / 463 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

13.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

33.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

72.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3523 lbs

Width:

71 inches

Height:

56.2 inches

Length:

181.2 inches

Wheelbase:

107 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3527 lbs

Width:

73.3 inches

Height:

60.9 inches

Length:

189.9 inches

Wheelbase:

110.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Stone

Blue

Barents Blue Metallic

Gray

Titanium Gray Metallic

Silver

Silver Metallic

White

Ice White

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Stone

Blue

Barents Blue Metallic / Glacier Blue Metallic

Gray

Oyster Grey Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic

Silver

Silver Metallic

White

Ice White

Green

Caper Green Metallic / Seashell Metallic

Red

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior Colors

Gray

Graphite Leather Seating Surfaces / Taupe/Lt. Taupe Leather Seating Surfaces

Beige

Not available

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Not available

Beige

Sandstone Beige Leather / Sandstone Beige Tricotec

Black

Anthracite Black Leather / Anthracite Black Tricotec

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