2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Ram | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
