Volkswagen Touareg 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo XC60) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 150 NM more than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touareg over 15,000 km in a year you can save 675 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Touareg is 17 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touareg has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 187 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| 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`860 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Touareg quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 8800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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