2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2011 GMC Terrain 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2011 GMC Terrain. 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 GMC Terrain. 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 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Terrain | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | GMC | Volvo |
Model | Terrain | XC70 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1862 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2814 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |