2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier vs. 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus
To start off, both 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier and 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus 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 3.2 Premier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus weights approximately 127 kg more than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus 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 T6 AWD Premier Plus (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier.
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2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier | 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | XC60 | XC60 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4627 mm | 4627 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1891 mm | 1891 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1713 mm | 1713 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |