2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2008 Volvo C70

To start off, both 2008 Toyota RAV4 and 2008 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Volvo C70. (197 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo C70 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.

Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo C70. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo C70.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota RAV4 2008 Volvo C70
Make Toyota Volvo
Model RAV4 C70
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3546 cc 2435 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 269 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 334 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1355 kg 1657 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 68 L


 

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