2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 218 kg more 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 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (282 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo XC70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo XC70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Trans Sport | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
