2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 814 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Taurus | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 0 HP |
| 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 | 1107 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
