Volvo XC60 2009 vs Toyota RAV4 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 28 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.2 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 30 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: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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: | high | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo XC60, so Toyota RAV4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 9400 | |
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