2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 GMC Envoy and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Envoy | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
