2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, 2011 Volvo C30 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 264 kg more than 2011 Volvo C30.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volvo C30 (350 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2011 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2011 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Five Hundred | C30 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
