2012 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Opel Antara would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 83 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Opel Antara | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Antara | S60 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |