2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 955 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Fusion | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
