Volvo XC60 2009 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 203 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 11.2 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC60 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Volvo XC60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 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 eleven 4x4 versions of Volvo XC60 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is smaller. Volvo XC60 is 18 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 495 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 118 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 382 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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