2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC60. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
