Porsche Macan 2018 vs Volvo XC60 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 252 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 17 HP more power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 110 NM less than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.5 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Macan could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Macan 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2018 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 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.66 m | |
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Porsche Macan is smaller. Porsche Macan and Volvo XC60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1795 litres | 1432 litres | |
| Porsche Macan has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Porsche Macan (by 363 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Porsche Macan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Porsche Macan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Porsche Macan, so Porsche Macan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 63 400 | 27 200 | |
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