2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Forester and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (163 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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 Volvo V70 (340 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Subaru Forester | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Forester | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |