Acura RL vs Volvo S70
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2000 Volvo S70
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Volvo S70Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2000 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Volvo S70Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Volvo S70Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 17.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Volvo S70Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 168 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft (best) | 170 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Volvo S70Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 3,152 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 104.9 in |
| Length | 195.7 in (best) | 185.9 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 69.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in (best) | 56.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Volvo S70Base |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Volvo S70 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | Base $0 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | GLT $0 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | GLT SE $0 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SE $0 MSRP |
| 6 | — | T5 $0 MSRP |