2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Sienna and 2005 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC70. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 239 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC70. 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, 2005 Volvo XC70 (340 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sienna | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
