2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC70. 2009 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | XC70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3192 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |