2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 473 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. 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 2004 Seat Toledo. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Volvo | Seat |
| Model | XC60 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
