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. Both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Volvo XC90 are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (217 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90. (200 HP). 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 234 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 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo XC90 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | XC60 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1921 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
