2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2012 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Maxima. 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 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
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2012 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Maxima | XC70 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |