2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
