2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (217 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | CR-V | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
