2009 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC70. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
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 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Murano | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
