2008 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2008 Nissan X-Trail and 2008 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC70 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.
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 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. 2008 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan X-Trail | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | X-Trail | XC70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |