2011 Volvo S60 vs. 2011 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S60 and 2011 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 406 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60.
Because 2011 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 2011 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S60 | 2011 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Volvo | SsangYong |
| Model | S60 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 183 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 78 L |
