2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escape | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
