2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design vs. 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design
To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design and 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design 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 3.2 R-Design is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design weights approximately 92 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design 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 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design | 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | XC60 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
