2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Volvo C70. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 397 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Touareg | C70 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
