2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 963 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sequoia | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2576 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
