2011 Volvo XC70 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC70 and 2011 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. 2011 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 2011 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | XC70 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1808 kg | 1088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4839 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2814 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
