2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Volvo XC70

To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Volvo XC70 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 281 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC70.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Volvo XC60 2010 Volvo XC70
Make Volvo Volvo
Model XC60 XC70
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 281 HP 281 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1893 kg 1884 kg
Vehicle Length 4628 mm 4839 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1862 mm
Vehicle Height 1712 mm 1603 mm
Wheelbase Size 2774 mm 2814 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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