2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Honda FR-V 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V.
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 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | FR-V | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
