Volvo XC60 2009 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 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. | |||
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: | 11.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Volvo XC60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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