2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Volvo C70
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo C70 would be higher. Both 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2010 Volvo C70 are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 C70 (350 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Santa Fe | C70 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
