2006 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Sprinter and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc, 2006 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 946 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40. 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 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Sprinter | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Sprinter | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2434 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
