2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (209 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 487 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Suburban | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |
