2008 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Volvo V70

To start off, both 2008 Acura TSX 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2008 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TSX.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Acura TSX 2008 Volvo V70
Make Acura Volvo
Model TSX V70
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2352 cc 2521 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 222 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1274 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L


 

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