2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Seat Exeo 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 87 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Exeo 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 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Volvo | Seat |
Model | XC60 | Exeo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2642 mm |