2012 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. Both 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2013 Volvo S60 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (230 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | Outlander | S60 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |