2012 Volvo XC60 D3 vs. 2012 Volvo XC60 D5
To start off, both 2012 Volvo XC60 D3 and 2012 Volvo XC60 D5 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 XC60 D5 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 XC60 D5 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60 D3. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 D5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60 D3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volvo XC60 D3 | 2012 Volvo XC60 D5 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | XC60 | XC60 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 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 | 1921 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 Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |