2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (234 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
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2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Impala | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |