2012 Volvo XC70 vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2012 Volvo XC70 and 2012 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (300 HP) has 226 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 883 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Thalia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 (440 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Volvo | Renault |
| Model | XC70 | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4838 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1604 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2815 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
