2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC60. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Avalon | XC60 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |