2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Pacifica 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (268 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 435 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 XC90 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Pacifica | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |
