2007 GMC Yukon vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 GMC Yukon and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Yukon (295 HP @ 500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (209 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70.
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 GMC Yukon (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Yukon | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Yukon | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
