2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Opel Antara 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 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2010 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volvo XC60 | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Volvo | Opel |
Model | XC60 | Antara |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2404 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 | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |