Porsche Macan 2013 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 252 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Porsche Macan engine produces 68 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Porsche Macan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Macan consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Porsche Macan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Macan consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC90 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2013 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.78 m | |
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Porsche Macan is smaller. Porsche Macan is 25 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Porsche Macan is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1886 litres | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage space. Porsche Macan has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 386 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 26 400 | |
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