Volvo XC60 2009 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 45 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC60 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2010: It has proactive automatic all-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually using a button on the console. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 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. 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota RAV4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo XC60 is 27 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC60 has 91 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Volvo XC60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 297 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 9400 | |
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