Volkswagen Touareg 2009 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: | 8.3 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 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 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 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 920 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 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: | 4.75 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger. Volkswagen Touareg is 12 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touareg has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`945 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8600 | |
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