2008 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 320 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
