Audi Q3 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Audi Q3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Audi Q3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 184 mm (7.2 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 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: | 4.38 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.71 m | |
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Audi Q3 is smaller. Audi Q3 is 25 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q3 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Audi Q3 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 9000 | |
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