2012 Volvo XC70 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC70. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 616 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo XC70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC70.
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2012 Volvo XC70 | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Volvo | GMC |
Model | XC70 | Yukon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 2497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4838 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1604 mm | 1927 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2815 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |