2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2009 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | XC70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2953 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 281 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |