2006 Infiniti G35 vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Infiniti G35 and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti G35 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Infiniti G35.
Because 2006 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Infiniti G35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti G35 (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti G35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti G35 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
| Model | G35 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
