2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti G37 and 2012 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (348 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (325 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti G37. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37. 2012 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2012 Infiniti G37 has manual transmission. 2012 Infiniti G37 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti G37 | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
| Model | G37 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 348 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1759 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |
