2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2010 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V70. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 120 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.
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 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | CX-7 | V70 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |