2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 548 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 2011 Dodge Durango is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volvo S60 (3,200 Nm) has 2848 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Durango | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 3200 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2157 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |
