2013 Toyota Prius vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Prius 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 140 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 411 kg more than 2013 Toyota Prius. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Prius | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Prius | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 97 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
