2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 257 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
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 Ford Freestar (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Freestar | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |