2011 Volvo XC60 vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC60 and 2011 Suzuki Kizashi were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 451 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 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 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volvo XC60 | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Volvo | Suzuki |
Model | XC60 | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1921 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |