2012 Volvo XC70 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90

To start off, both 2012 Volvo XC70 and 2012 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Volvo XC70 and 2012 Volvo XC90 are equipped with a 3,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 240 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC70.

Because 2012 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo XC70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volvo XC70 2012 Volvo XC90
Make Volvo Volvo
Model XC70 XC90
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3200 cc 3200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1881 kg 2155 kg
Vehicle Length 4838 mm 4808 mm
Vehicle Width 1862 mm 1897 mm
Vehicle Height 1604 mm 1783 mm
Wheelbase Size 2815 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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