2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 498 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Toyota Sienna | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Sienna | C30 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4266 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2039 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1447 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |