2013 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Corolla and 2013 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC90 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 887 kg more than 2013 Toyota Corolla. 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 XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla. 2013 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo XC90 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo XC90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corolla | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4807 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
