2012 Opel Antara vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2012 Opel Antara and 2012 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 105 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70.
Because 2012 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara 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 C70 (350 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Antara | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Antara | C70 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
