2006 Pontiac SV 6 vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | SV 6 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
