2011 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC60.
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 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC60 | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | XC60 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1934 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
