2008 Volvo XC70 vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2011 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo XC70 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | XC70 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
