2013 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2013 Ford Focus and 2013 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Focus | XC60 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4534 mm | 4627 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1891 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1713 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |