2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, 2012 Volvo C70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Acadia 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 48 more horse power than 2012 Volvo C70. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 402 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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 2012 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Acadia | C70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
