2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Ford S-Max and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford S-Max (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2006 Ford S-Max.
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 Volvo V70 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford S-Max. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford S-Max.
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2006 Ford S-Max | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | S-Max | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |