Volvo V60 2015 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1670 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Volvo XC60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Volvo XC60 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 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, 7 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`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo XC60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V60, so Volvo XC60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 15 400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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