2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2008 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | V70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |