2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP) has 173 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC70. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC70. 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| 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 | 2076 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
