Ford Taurus X vs Volvo V70
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Volvo V70
Overview
| Spec | Ford Taurus XSEL | Volvo V703.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SEL | 3.2 |
| Body style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2009 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Taurus XSEL | Volvo V703.2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,270 (best) | $33,550 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $4,399 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $4,399 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $4,399 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Taurus XSEL | Volvo V703.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 18.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Taurus XSEL | Volvo V703.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 263 hp (best) | 235 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft (best) | 236 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Taurus XSEL | Volvo V703.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 85.5 cu ft (best) | 72.1 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,300 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,033 lbs | 3,904 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 110.9 in |
| Length | 200.3 in (best) | 189.9 in |
| Width | 74.9 in (best) | 73.3 in |
| Height | 67.6 in (best) | 60.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Taurus XSEL | Volvo V703.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 3 |
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 | Ford Taurus X | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEL $28,270 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 3.2 $33,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $30,120 MSRP | 3.2 R-Design $38,000 MSRP |
| 3 | Eddie Bauer $31,330 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Eddie Bauer $33,180 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Limited $32,325 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Limited $34,175 MSRP | — |
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Ford Taurus X vs Volvo V70 FAQ
- Which is better: 2009 Ford Taurus X or 2010 Volvo V70?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Ford Taurus X vs 2010 Volvo V70 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2009 Ford Taurus X or 2010 Volvo V70?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Ford Taurus X starts lower at $28,270. Live Volvo V70 listings start at $4,399.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Ford Taurus X or 2010 Volvo V70?
- The 2009 Ford Taurus X leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,270).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 Ford Taurus X or 2010 Volvo V70?
- The 2010 Volvo V70 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2009 Ford Taurus X or 2010 Volvo V70?
- The 2009 Ford Taurus X leads on horsepower in this comparison (263).
- Which has better seats: 2009 Ford Taurus X or 2010 Volvo V70?
- The 2009 Ford Taurus X leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Ford Taurus X or 2010 Volvo V70?
- The 2010 Volvo V70 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,300).