2006 Nissan Xterra vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Xterra and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S80 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Nissan Xterra (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Xterra | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Xterra | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1616 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
