Volvo XC60 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 285 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 42 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.5 | |
| Volvo XC60 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 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: | 420'000 km | 500'000 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 XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S80 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is smaller. Volvo XC60 is 18 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 495 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 118 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 382 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Volvo XC60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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