Volvo V60 Cross Country 2014 vs Opel Grandland 2017
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo V60 Cross Country) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Grandland) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 Cross Country is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 Cross Country engine produces 72 HP more power than Opel Grandland, but torque is 40 NM less than Opel Grandland. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Opel Grandland is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 Cross Country consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 Cross Country could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Opel Grandland 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 Cross Country 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: | 4.64 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.61 m | |
| Volvo V60 Cross Country is 16 cm longer than the Opel Grandland, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V60 Cross Country is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1241 litres | 1652 litres | |
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Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V60 Cross Country has 84 litres less trunk space than the Opel Grandland. This could mean that the Volvo V60 Cross Country uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Grandland (by 411 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 Cross Country is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Grandland. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`090 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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