2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo XC60 | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | XC60 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4808 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |