Nissan Maxima (2004 – 2009) vs Volvo V70 (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Nissan Maxima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 260 hp. The Volvo V70 has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,581 kg. At 4,915 mm, the Nissan Maxima is 206 mm longer than the Volvo V70.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
2004 – 2009
|
Volvo
V70
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2009 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 268 hp | 125 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 220 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.8 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.5 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,581 – 1,610 kg | 1,470 – 1,612 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

