Volvo XC60 2008 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 285 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 125 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 187 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 270 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 Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S80 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC60 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.62 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger. Volvo XC60 is 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 14 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1691 litres | |
| Volvo XC60 has 93 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 236 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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