Volkswagen Amarok 2016 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 61 HP less power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 150 NM more than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 11.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Amarok is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Amarok over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Amarok gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 192 mm (7.6 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 62 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 36 200 | 9400 | |
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