2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2008 Volvo XC70

To start off, both 2008 Toyota Camry 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 80 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Because 2008 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Camry 2008 Volvo XC70
Make Toyota Volvo
Model Camry XC70
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2362 cc 3192 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 214 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.7 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.8 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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