2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram and 2011 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC70. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 367 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC70. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Ram | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Ram | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2308 kg | 1941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
