2010 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Jetta | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
