2006 Toyota Previa vs. 2011 Volvo V50
To start off, 2011 Volvo V50 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Previa weights approximately 42 kg more than 2011 Volvo V50.
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, 2011 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Previa | 2011 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Previa | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
