2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY weights approximately 103 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70.
Because 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY 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 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volvo C70 | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
Make | Volvo | Dodge |
Model | C70 | JOURNEY |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 279 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1843 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 2127 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |