Volvo XC90 2006 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 210 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 75 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 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | Used 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 XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.81 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 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, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 613 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1455 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: | 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`720 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 9400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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