2000 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 911 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 2012 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corolla | XC60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |