2003 Toyota Sienna vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Sienna (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Sienna | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sienna | V50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2345 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
