2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2011 Scion iQ
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Scion iQ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Scion iQ would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2011 Scion iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Scion iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 764 kg more than 2011 Scion iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Scion iQ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Scion iQ. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Scion iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 2011 Scion iQ | |
| Make | Volvo | Scion |
| Model | S60 | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1729 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 32 L |
