2003 Suzuki Ignis vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Suzuki Ignis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Suzuki Ignis would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 707 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Suzuki Ignis | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volvo |
| Model | Ignis | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
