2010 Volvo XC70 D3 vs. 2010 Volvo XC70 D5
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC70 D3 and 2010 Volvo XC70 D5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 D5 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2010 Volvo XC70 D5 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70 D3. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 D5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70 D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC70 D3 | 2010 Volvo XC70 D5 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | XC70 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4838 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1604 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2815 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
