2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Volvo S60

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 647 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.

Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (3,200 Nm) has 2650 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (550 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volkswagen Touareg 2012 Volvo S60
Make Volkswagen Volvo
Model Touareg S60
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 0 HP
Torque 550 Nm 3200 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2256 kg 1609 kg
Vehicle Length 4796 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 1941 mm 1864 mm
Vehicle Height 1732 mm 1483 mm
Wheelbase Size 2893 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 67 L


 

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