2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | CR-V | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |