Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 Cross Country is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 Cross Country engine produces 13 HP more power than Opel Grandland, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Volvo V60 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 Cross Country consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 Cross Country over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1450 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V60 Cross Country gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Volvo V60 Cross Country version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC40 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C5 Aircross | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 Cross Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Grandland engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.61 m | |
| Volvo V60 Cross Country is 16 cm longer than the Opel Grandland, 8 cm narrower, 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: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 Cross Country is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Grandland, which means Volvo V60 Cross Country can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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