2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC60 would be higher. Both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | XC60 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
