Comparison - Volvo XC60 T6 R-design 2017 - vs - Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017

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Volvo XC60 T6 R-design 2017

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

51,000

Updated:

27 Feb 2017

34,500

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.50gals

16.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Blue

#2D58A0

Gray

#7E8790

White

#FFFFFF

Red

#971715

Black

#000000

Color:

Deep Black Pearl

#000000

Pacific Blue Metallic

#35617A

Pepper Gray Metallic

#5D5C5A

Pure White

#FFFFFF

Reflex Silver Metallic

#D8D8D8

Expert Reviews

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The 2017 Volvo XC60 ranks 9 out of 14 Luxury Compact SUVs. The 2017 Volvo XC60 provides a fuel-efficient and powerful engine lineup, a smooth ride, top-notch safety scores, and plenty of space for passengers and cargo. However, many of its rivals offer a lower price, better reliability ratings, and sportier driving dynamics.

The 2017 Volvo XC60 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the Volvo XC60 has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 71 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

The 2017 Volvo XC60 provides a fuel-efficient and powerful engine lineup, a smooth ride, top-notch safety scores, and plenty of space for passengers and cargo. However, many of its rivals offer a lower price, better reliability ratings, and sportier driving dynamics.

The 2017 Volvo XC60 is an excellent choice for drivers who want a comfortable, spacious, and fuel-efficient luxury compact SUV. Its cabin is luxurious, with top-notch materials that match those in pricier rivals. Cargo space is excellent for the class, even topping the amount of usable space in some luxury midsize SUVs.

Pros
Fuel-efficient, powerful engines
Largest overall cargo volume in the class
Top-notch safety scores

Cons
Below-average reliability ratings
Tricky-to-use infotainment system
Pricier than many competitors

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cars.usnews.com

The 2017 Volvo XC60 is a near-luxury contender at near-luxury prices. Its safety might be its biggest strong suit, which it rightly deserves.

The XC60's looks have aged in a hurry—inside and out.

The XC60 feels a step behind others in its class, but we're not sure what to blame

Four adults will fit comfortably in the XC60, with all the Ikea they can handle too.

Volvo has earned—and kept—its reputation as one of the safest automakers on the planet.

The options list is fairly comprehensive, but some good features are bundled in pricey packages.

The 2017 Volvo XC60 powertrain lineup is simpler now, but the results are largely the same.

Pros
Superlative safety
Impressive standard equipment
Good ride
Great front seats

Cons
Not particularly efficient
Aged styling
Leg room is limited in rear

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thecarconnection.com

Even though the 2017 Volvo XC60 is beginning to show its age, it's still a competitive compact SUV thanks to its top safety scores, spacious interior and solid performance.

For 2017, the Volvo XC60 simplifies its trim level and feature structure. Last year's 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine has been replaced by a turbocharged four-cylinder and all-wheel drive is available across the lineup.

Despite what you might think about an SUV powered by a small four-cylinder engine, the XC60 T5 should be more than adequate for most drivers. If you're regularly loading it to capacity with people and cargo, we recommend the more powerful T6. Fuel economy suffers slightly, but probably not enough to be a deal-breaker. Regardless of engine choice, the eight-speed transmission delivers smooth shifts and the available all-wheel drive makes it a capable handler in cold weather climates.

Pros
The efficient four-cylinder engines are more powerful than you'd think; top safety scores and integrated booster seats make the XC60 a great choice for families; cargo space is generous; all seats provide long-distance comfort.

Cons
Interior design and infotainment system are beginning to show their age; handling isn't as capable as some newer competitors.

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edmunds.com

Volvo has officially killed off the five-cylinder engine from its lineup with the introduction of a 2.0-liter turbo-four for the T5 AWD variant of the 2017 Volvo XC60. New 18- and 20-inch alloy wheel designs have also been added. All T6 variants now come standard with all-wheel drive.

The 2017 Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover that slots below the larger seven-passenger XC90. Front-wheel drive comes standard with all-wheel drive optional on all but the T6 AWD and T6 R-Design models on which it’s standard.

Look for a second-generation XC60 to debut in the near future riding on Volvo’s new SPA architecture and possibly add a plug-in hybrid variant.

A front-drive XC60 T6 ended up in last place in a comparison test because it suffered from a rough ride because of the large alloy wheels and an interior that didn’t feel well built compared to its competitors. When we later drove the 2016 XC60 with all-wheel drive, we had a more favorable impression.

Pros
Comfortable seats
Spacious interior
Good safety ratings

Cons
Dated infotainment system
Transmission gets confused
Rough ride with larger alloy wheels

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motortrend.com

We test the high-spec VW Tiguan with four-wheel drive in the UK

Although the VW Tiguan offers an attractive blend of practicality, sharp styling and a classy interior, this particular model doesn’t look like good value. The 188bhp diesel engine is powerful, but it’s not the best fit for the car and economy takes a hit. It’s not as good to drive nor as comfortable as the rival SEAT Ateca either, which puts the high price tag into even sharper focus.

The Volkswagen Tiguan sits in a crowded class of talented cars, with the SEAT Ateca, Peugeot 3008 and Nissan Qashqai all going up against it. Indeed, the Tiguan is such a significant a competitor that many manufacturers position it as the main benchmark in the class that their new models have to beat - be that publicly or privately.

Unfortunately for Volkswagen, the latest model hasn’t quite impressed us as much as we had expected, with rivals overtaking it in many areas. Here we’re giving the Tiguan a chance to fight back by testing this SEL model with the 188bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine to see how it stacks up against the competition.

The Tiguan is pretty good to drive, with plenty of grip and composure in corners, but it does feel heavy and the steering doesn’t have enough feedback. The Ateca is more fun to drive, but the crucial thing is that the SEAT is also more comfortable. The Tiguan we tested had 19-inch alloy wheels fitted, and it crashed over lumps in the road. It’s particularly bad over speed bumps, too - while not back-breaking, it’s disappointing in an SUV from this price bracket.

And there lies this Tiguan’s biggest problem, the price tag. The SEL model costs £33,260, which is significantly more than rivals from Nissan, Renault and SEAT with similar specifications. The quality interior and decent kit list goes some way to mitigate that but we still think the price is just too high.

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autoexpress.co.uk

The size-S Tiguan whets our appetite for our size-L version.

Volkswagen was late to the crossover-SUV game with the first-generation Tiguan, and while 2.8 million examples have been sold worldwide since the model’s launch in 2007, the Tiguan hasn’t been a great success in the United States. American customers have complained about a high price and a lack of space compared with vehicles like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4—which is why, when the new version of the Tiguan launches here next summer as a 2018 model, we’ll get only the long-wheelbase variant.

Yet, when invited to drive the smaller, standard-wheelbase version of the new Tiguan on its German home turf, we jumped at the chance. That's because its features, powertrain, and road manners will be almost identical to the U.S. car. And distinguishing the long-wheelbase model from its shorter sibling will be almost impossible unless they’re parked next to each other

As much as we like the new Tiguan, we lament the fact that it is actually less powerful than its predecessor. In this European specification, it has all the ingredients to move to the top of the class, with tasteful design, rich materials, and upmarket features. If the Tiguan is to make a lasting impression here, VW needs to offer high levels of technology and convenience features

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caranddriver.com

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is worth checking out if you want your compact crossover to be rewarding to drive. But be aware that it comes up short in many key areas compared to top rivals
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For 2017, Volkswagen has discontinued the Tiguan's midlevel SE and R-Line trims and replaced them with essentially equivalent Wolfsburg Edition and Sport models. The 6.3-inch touchscreen is now standard, along with VW Car-Net apps and HD and satellite radio.

How does an all-new Volkswagen crossover sound, one that is lighter than the vehicle it replaces, is powered by stronger, more fuel-efficient engines, and has a greater amount of interior space? You get it with the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan ... if you live outside of the United States, that is. Overseas, the Tiguan is new from the ground up, but for now the American Tiguan continues to soldier on, having first been introduced way back in 2009. All of the Tiguan's competitors have been redesigned at least once since then.

Pros
Sporty handling doesn't come at the expense of a comfortable ride quality (except Sport trim)
Engine offers punchy turbocharged performance
Interior materials feel premium
Cabin is quiet at highway speeds.

cons
Limited cargo space and rear seat legroom
Subpar fuel economy
Lackluster crash test results
No high-tech accident avoidance features available.

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edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

29.00mpg

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

Torque:

295ft-lbs

at 2 100rpm

207ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

Horsepower:

302hp

at 5 700rpm

200hp

at 5 100rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

40.00Feet

39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

182.80in

174.50in

Width:

74.40in

71.20in

Height:

67.40in

67.10in

Ground Clearance:

9.10in

6.90in

Front Track:

64.00in

61.80in

Rear Track:

62.00in

61.90in

Wheel Base:

109.20in

102.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.00

39.10

Rear Head Room:

38.10

39.00

Front Leg Room:

41.20in

40.10in

Rear leg room:

36.40in

35.80in

Front Hip Room:

54.20in

58.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

56.70in

56.20in

Rear Hip Room:

53.80in

57.40in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.20in

55.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

67.40cu.ft

56.10cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

4400lbs

2200lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

30.80cu.ft

23.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4175.00lbs

3404.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

4 One-Touch Power Windows

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

8 -way power driver seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Leather

Rear Seats Features:

Folding Center Armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Keyless Ignition

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Cooled storage compartment

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Leather steering wheel

Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

650 Watts Stereo Output

Diversity antenna

8 total speakers

1 subwoofer(s)

Memory card slot

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Fender premium brand speakers

USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear ventilated disc brakes

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Turn Signal Mirrors

Adaptive Headlights

Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamp

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Brake drying

Adaptive headlights

Rear height adjustable headrests

Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Turn signal mirrors

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Brake Drying

Options

Packages:

Climate Package

Exterior Options:

Trailer Hitch

Tow & Ball Mount, 7-Pin Adapter Plug

Side Steps

Roof Rack

Wheel Locks

Roof Edge Spoiler

Trailer Hitch Kit

Interior Options:

Heated Front Seats

Dual Outboard Two-Stage Child Booster Seats W/Power Child Locks

Dual Screen Rear Seat Entertainment System (Rse)

First Aid Kit

Rubber Mat Kit

Roadside Assistance Kit

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black

#373737

Color:

Black, cloth

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