2011 Volkswagen CC vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen CC 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. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
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 Volkswagen CC (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen CC | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | CC | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4799 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1855 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
