2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Volvo V70. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo V70.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo V70. (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Touareg | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
