2009 Acura TL vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | TL | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
