2010 Volvo XC70

2010 Volvo XC70 Price Range: $37,250 - $42,800

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Volvo XC70 packs quite a wallop and will knock the typical wagon down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the typical wagon and the XC70 definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo XC70 has a larger engine than the typical wagon. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The typical wagon could learn a lesson or two from the Volvo XC70 in terms of torque.

Utility
Neither the Volvo XC70 nor the typical wagon has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Volvo XC70 is likely a better choice than the typical wagon as far as transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or large animals. The XC70 outpulls the typical wagon by a big margin.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the XC70 than with the typical wagon.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical wagon offers a bit more head room than the XC70, there really isn't much of a difference. The typical wagon is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Volvo XC70.

Dimensions
The Volvo XC70 is considerably heavier than the typical wagon. The typical wagon's tank is almost the same size as the Volvo XC70's, though the XC70's is somewhat larger. The typical wagon and the XC70 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the typical wagon to the dealership as the Volvo XC70. In terms of gas mileage, the average wagon bests the Volvo XC70. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the typical wagon is the winner when it comes to fuel economy. The Volvo XC70 is significantly more expensive than the typical wagon in terms of MSRP. The typical wagon will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the XC70.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the typical wagon isn't quite as generous as the Volvo XC70's.