2011 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. (230 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 102 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Outlander | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
