2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC90. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 583 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2006 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 166 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |
