2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion 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 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 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, 2006 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Fusion | XC70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |