2010 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Tundra | S60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
