2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 56 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC60.
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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | CR-V | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
