2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2006 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Outlander | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
