Opel Antara 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Antara engine produces 52 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Antara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Opel Antara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2013: This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | Used also on Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Antara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
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Opel Antara is smaller, but higher. Opel Antara is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Antara is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 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. Opel Antara has 76 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Antara is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Opel Antara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 15 400 | |
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