2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 451 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest. 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 2010 Nissan Quest. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Quest.
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2010 Volvo XC60 | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | XC60 | Quest |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |