2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 523 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Altima | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
