2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 292 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | XC60 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
