2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC70. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Suburban | XC70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1603 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2814 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 70 L |