Volvo XC70 2004 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
|
Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 40 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.3 | |
| Volvo XC70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.72 m | |
|
Volvo XC70 is larger, but lower. Volvo XC70 is 33 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1470 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo XC70 has 101 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Volvo XC70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 171 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 1.4 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`220 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo XC70 has
|
Toyota RAV4 has
| |