2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2009 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC70. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC70.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Avalanche | XC70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |