2005 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2005 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Prius | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Prius | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
