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. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 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 XC70 (400 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
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 | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1880 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 Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
