2008 Toyota Auris vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Auris and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Toyota Auris.
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, 2008 Volvo S60 (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Auris. 2008 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Auris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Auris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Auris | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Auris | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
