2012 Volvo XC70 vs. 2010 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 794 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2010 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Volvo | Hyundai |
| Model | XC70 | Accent |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4838 mm | 4369 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1699 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1604 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2815 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
