2013 Volvo XC60 vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2013 Volvo XC60 and 2013 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (503 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC60. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XF weights approximately 84 kg more than 2013 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XF is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo XC60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC60. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volvo XC60 | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Volvo | Jaguar |
| Model | XC60 | XF |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4627 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1891 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1713 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
