2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70. 2008 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Acura | Volvo |
Model | RDX | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |