2012 Volvo XC70 vs. 2012 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2012 Volvo XC70 and 2012 Ford Galaxy 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 39 more horse power than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2012 Ford Galaxy. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2012 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | XC70 | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1779 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4838 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1604 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2815 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
