Volvo XC60 2017 vs BMW X4 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 and BMW X4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 204 mm (8 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: | 380'000 km | 330'000 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 XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X4 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. | |||
| BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.62 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger. Volvo XC60 is 2 cm longer than the BMW X4, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1432 litres | 1400 litres | |
| Volvo XC60 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW X4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 32 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X4, which means Volvo XC60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`335 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 19 800 | |
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