Volvo XC60 2008 vs Toyota RAV4 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 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: | 185 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. 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) | 182 mm (7.2 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: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo XC60 2008 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC60 2008 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger. Volvo XC60 is 30 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 9400 | |
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