2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2010 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2010 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 399 kg more than 2010 Volvo C30.
Because 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30, 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 Volvo C30 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2010 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | FJ Cruiser | C30 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 367 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |