2010 Volvo XC70 vs. 2012 Citroen C6
To start off, 2012 Citroen C6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2012 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC70 | 2012 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Volvo | Citroen |
| Model | XC70 | C6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4839 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2814 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
