2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 273 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sequoia | V50 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
