Volvo V60 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| 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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 19 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volvo V60 is smaller. Volvo V60 and Volvo XC60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Volvo V60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`440 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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