2010 Volvo V70 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2010 Volvo V70 and 2010 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V70. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V70.
Because 2010 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS. 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 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70. 2010 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS 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.
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2010 Volvo V70 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Volvo | Cadillac |
Model | V70 | CTS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |