2007 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC70 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 604 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 2007 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Polo | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Polo | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1137 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
