Volvo V60 2011 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V60 engine produces 88 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 consumes 4 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 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1480 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V60 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 2011 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine | |||
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`110 | 2`500 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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