Toyota Corolla Verso 2007 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla Verso engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla Verso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
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: | 1.79 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.71 m | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is smaller. Toyota Corolla Verso is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla Verso is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla Verso has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 9400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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