2006 BMW 120 vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 BMW 120 and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V70 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70.
Because 2006 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 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 V70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 120 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
