2008 Volvo V70 vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Volvo | Suzuki |
| Model | V70 | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
