2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 vs. 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design
To start off, both 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 and 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design weights approximately 101 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design 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 XC60 T6 R-Design (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 | 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | XC60 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
