2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 3 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. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 307 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
| Model | XC60 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2922 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
