2009 Volvo V70 vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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 V70 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volvo V70 | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Volvo | Honda |
| Model | V70 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
