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 comparing the Volvo S60's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S60 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Volvo V70 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo S60's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V70 is a better car than the Volvo S60.
Pricing: A used 2009 Volvo S60 ranges from $3,487 to $10,402 while a used 2009 Volvo V70 is priced between $2,500 to $8,247.
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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$36,256
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$28,960 - $54,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,974
Price Range:
$3,487 - $10,402
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$10,834
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$6,974 - $25,560
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118,285
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,618
Price Range:
$2,500 - $8,247
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
124,250
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 40.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volvo S60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Volvo 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
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
Bench Seats:
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
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
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
