2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Exige and 2011 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC60. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 886 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2011 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60, 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2011 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Exige | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 909 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |
