2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | XC60 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
