Volvo XC60 2011 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 75 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 460'000 km | 390'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Tiguan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger. Volvo XC60 is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Volvo XC60 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 7200 | |
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