2013 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 124 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Tacoma | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5286 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3246 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
