Volvo XC70 (2007 – 2016) vs Porsche Cayenne (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The Volvo XC70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 304 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 227 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,729 kg against 2,160 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC70
2007 – 2016
|
Porsche
Cayenne
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2016 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 305 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 441 Nm | 385 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 10.8 s | 8.1 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 249 km/h | 227 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.6 L/100 km | 12.4 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,841 mm | 4,798 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,729 – 1,956 kg | 2,160 – 2,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.