2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Renault Duster were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volvo XC60 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Duster 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 2010 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Volvo | Renault |
| Model | XC60 | Duster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2673 mm |
