Volvo V60 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Volvo V60 engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 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: | 4.63 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, if possible |
1241 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 214 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: | 2`090 kg | 2`505 kg | |
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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 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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