2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 628 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2007 Volvo V70 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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2008 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Yaris | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1018 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |