2006 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Kalos and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S80 (198 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S80 weights approximately 506 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volvo S80 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Kalos | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Kalos | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
