Volvo XC90 2006 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 and Volvo XC60 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.5 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`750 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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