2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (163 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (162 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 8 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 S60 (340 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Legacy | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 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 | 162 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
