2006 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Infiniti QX56 and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2006 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX56 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 QX56 (529 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti QX56 | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volvo |
| Model | QX56 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 62 L |
