2010 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2010 Jeep Wrangler and 2010 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2010 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2010 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Wrangler | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4161 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2103 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2423 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
