Volvo XC70 2013 vs Toyota RAV4 2013
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 125 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 207 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): | 10.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Camry, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2013 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2013 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.67 m | |
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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 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1705 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: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.9 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`410 | 2`087 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 12 000 | |
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