2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (261 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 563 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (246 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sienna | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
