The only way that you'll be able to decide is obviously by driving both.

I've not driven an S60, but I have driven a TL. A TL is a better car than the S70 was, in my opinion, being a bit more solid, and riding better with similar handling. I'd guess that the S60 will give it a good run for the money.

I'd suggest that the difference might be as follows: if you want hassle-free, no problem ownership, you're probably better off with the TL. If you want personality in your ride, you're probably better off with the S60.

HANDLING of the Acura??? If you were impressed with the "handling" of the TL, I cannot find the appropriate word that will describe your feelings when you drive the S60...You will find the TL much softer, exhibiting more nose dive under hard cornering and/or sudden braking. The rear end of the Acura will be much loser than that of the S60, under braking and turning the steering wheel violently (crucial if you will be in an avoidance situation, on a slippery surface).

I would go for the 2.4T, if you are going to be comparing it against the TL. The TL's engine is no match for the NON-turbo S60.

Yannis

Both cars have about the same power to weight ratio.

C&D lists the TL's 0-60 @ 7.8 sec.

They also list the V70 2.4T 0-60 @ 7.8sec.

What is suprising is the curb weight on the V70 is about 100lbs lighter than the S60. But I would expect about the same 0-60 time for the 2.4T and add about 1.5 sec for the 2.4NA.