2010 Jaguar XF vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2010 Jaguar XF 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V70. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 355 kg more than 2010 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Jaguar XF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jaguar XF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XF | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XF | V70 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
