Volvo XC60 2013 vs BMW X4 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 43 HP less power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW X4. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 204 mm (8 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 | 420'000 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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.62 m | |
| Volvo XC60 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1400 litres | |
| Volvo XC60 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW X4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X4 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 21 200 | |
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