2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Ford Galaxy 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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 58 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40.
Because 2006 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 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 S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Galaxy | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2522 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |