2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 407 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Acadia | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
