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.
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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 |