2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC70 (408 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 48 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC70.
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 XC70 (541 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. 2006 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Ulysse | XC70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |