2011 Volvo XC60 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volvo XC60 would be higher. Both 2011 Volvo XC60 and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 335 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC60. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC60 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | XC60 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1921 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
