2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2007 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fiesta | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |