2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Renault Symbol 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) has 221 more horse power than 2012 Renault Symbol. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 759 kg more than 2012 Renault Symbol. 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 Renault Symbol. 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) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Symbol. (148 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Volvo | Renault |
| Model | S60 | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 479 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
