2006 Volvo S80 vs. 2006 Volvo V70

To start off, both 2006 Volvo S80 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S80 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80.

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 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Volvo S80 2006 Volvo V70
Make Volvo Volvo
Model S80 V70
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2435 cc 2401 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 93.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 220 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1532 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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