2008 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (161 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | Outlander | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |