2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (193 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 83 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80.
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 Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (281 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80. 2007 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Galaxy | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |