2013 GMC Terrain vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2013 GMC Terrain 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 57 more horse power than 2013 GMC Terrain. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Terrain weights approximately 32 kg more than 2013 Volvo XC60.
Because 2013 GMC Terrain is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo XC60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Terrain 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain. 2013 GMC Terrain has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo XC60 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo XC60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Terrain will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Terrain | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Terrain | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1823 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
