2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | SRX | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
