Volvo XC70 2013 vs Toyota RAV4 2012

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Volvo XC70
2013 - 2016
Toyota RAV4
2012 - 2015
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 163 - 304 HP124 - 179 HP
Torque: 350 - 440 NM187 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 - 10.2 seconds9.4 - 11.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.5 - 10.64.9 - 8.5
Volvo XC70 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, Volvo XC70 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
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Ground clearance: 210 mm (8.3 inches)160 - 187 mm (6.3 - 7.4 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.84 m4.57 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.60 m1.67 m
Volvo XC70 is larger, but lower.
Volvo XC70 is 27 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 575 litres577 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1600 litres1705 litres
Volvo XC70 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 105 litres).
Turning diameter: 12 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`360~ 2`124
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 13 60012 800
Pros and Cons: Volvo XC70 has
  • higher ground clearance
Toyota RAV4 has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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