2009 Acura RDX vs. 2009 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2009 Acura RDX and 2009 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V70. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo V70 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX.
Because 2009 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX 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, 2009 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RDX | 2009 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Acura | Volvo |
Model | RDX | V70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |