2012 Volvo S60 T5 vs. 2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 T5 and 2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design 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 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60 T5.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo S60 T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design 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 T5 (3,200 Nm) has 2721 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design. (479 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design.
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2012 Volvo S60 T5 | 2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S60 | S60 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 3200 Nm | 479 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |