2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2011 Jeep Patriot and 2011 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Jeep Patriot and 2011 Volvo S60 are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (200 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2011 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Volvo S60 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Patriot. 2011 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2011 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2011 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jeep Patriot | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Patriot | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1697 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 67 L |
