2003 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Dion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Dion would be higher. At 2,524 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 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, 2006 Volvo XC70 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Dion | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Dion | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
