2010 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2010 Honda Jazz and 2010 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (235 HP) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (77 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V70 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2010 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Volvo V70 (320 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz. 2010 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Jazz | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Jazz | V70 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1245 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
