2011 Jeep Compass vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2011 Jeep Compass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Compass.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 V70 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jeep Compass | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Compass | V70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1656 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
