Volvo XC60 2011 vs Ford Kuga 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
|
Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 79 HP more power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
|
The Ford Kuga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
|
Volvo XC60 has 4x4: 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
|
Volvo XC60 is larger. Volvo XC60 is 19 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | no data | |
|
Volvo XC60 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC60 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo XC60 has
|
Ford Kuga has
| |