Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 23 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.5 | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 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. Note, however, that this Volvo XC60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of Volvo XC60 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is smaller. Volkswagen Tiguan is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| 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): | 2`220 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9600 | |
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