2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier vs. 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Platinum

To start off, both 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier and 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Platinum 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 R-Design Platinum (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Platinum 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 R-Design Platinum 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 R-Design Platinum 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 R-Design Platinum 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 R-Design Platinum (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Platinum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 Premier 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Platinum
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 321 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 480 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3600 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 7.3 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


 

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