Volvo V60 2014 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 350 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 46 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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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 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 | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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 | 4.64 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 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V60 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| 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: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 15 400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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