2006 Pontiac Solstice 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 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Solstice 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 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Because 2007 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Solstice | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
