2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2008 Volvo C70
To start off, 2008 Volvo C70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo C70 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Volvo C70 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2008 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | C70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
