Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 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, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm lower. | |||
| 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`080 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 9400 | |
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