2008 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Voyager 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 2,766 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 606 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Chrysler Voyager (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Voyager | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Voyager | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2766 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
