2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Volvo S60
To start off, 2010 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2010 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
Model | Vibe | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 67 L |