2009 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (217 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Camry. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Camry | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Camry | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
