2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (312 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | MazdaSpeed6 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
