2013 Volvo C30 vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2013 Volvo C30 and 2013 Volvo S60 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 S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Volvo C30. (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 273 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C30.
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2013 Volvo C30 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | C30 | S60 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4266 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2039 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1447 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |