2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 852 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2008 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Corsa | XC90 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 2046 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |