2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 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 (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
