2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC70. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC70.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Tahoe | XC70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |