2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Sierra | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
