2012 Volvo XC70 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, both 2012 Volvo XC70 and 2012 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 124 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 496 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | XC70 | 116 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4838 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1604 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2815 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
