Volvo XC60 2008 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 13 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Volvo XC60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Volvo XC60 is 1 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 495 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC60 has more luggage space (by 30 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 525 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 4400 | |
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