2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 312 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 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 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
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2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S60 | XC60 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |