2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 538 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Tahoe | S60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
