2008 Toyota Prius vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Prius 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 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2008 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 V70 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Prius | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Prius | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
