Toyota RAV4 2016 vs Volvo XC60 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 176 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 73 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 117 NM less than Volvo XC60. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2017: This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is smaller, but higher. Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1087 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2078 litres | 1432 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 582 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 646 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`053 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 29 400 | |
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