Volvo XC60 2013 vs Volvo XC60 2008

 
Volvo XC60
2013 - 2017
Volvo XC60
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 304 HP285 HP
Torque: 440 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds7.5 seconds
Volvo XC60 2013 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo XC60 2013 engine produces 19 HP more power than Volvo XC60 2008, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo XC60 2008. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.711.9
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km12.1 l/100km
The Volvo XC60 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo XC60 2013 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60 2008, which means that by driving the Volvo XC60 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 2013 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60 2008.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway780 km on highway
630 km with real consumption570 km with real consumption
Volvo XC60 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Volvo XC60 2013: This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%).

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.

Ground clearance: 230 mm (9.1 inches)230 mm (9.1 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years3 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo V60Used also on 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 XC60 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.63 m
Width: 1.89 m1.89 m
Height: 1.71 m1.71 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC60 2013 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo XC60 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 495 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1455 litres1455 litres
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 2013 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60 2008.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4402`440
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 16 0009400
Rating in user reviews: 8.8/10 7.6/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo XC60 has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volvo XC60 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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