2005 Volvo V70 vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (257 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue.
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, 2005 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Volvo | Saturn |
| Model | V70 | Vue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
