2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Volvo XC70 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC70. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 124 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC70. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S60 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 479 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 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 | 1759 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
