2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 590 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
