Ford Kuga 2008 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Kuga engine produces 39 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Kuga consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Ford Kuga over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Kuga consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
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Ford Kuga is smaller. Ford Kuga is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Kuga is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 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. Ford Kuga has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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