2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Mitsubishi RVR
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Mitsubishi RVR 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 384 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. 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 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. 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 (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. 2012 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi RVR has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi RVR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Mitsubishi RVR | |
| Make | Volvo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S60 | RVR |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 479 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 63 L |
