2010 Volvo V70 vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V70. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 318 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 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
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2010 Volvo V70 | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | V70 | XC60 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 1598 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |