Volvo XC90 2012 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.9 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 18 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC90 has 105 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 382 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`680 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9000 | |
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