2000 Seat Ibiza vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 639 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza. 2011 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2000 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2000 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Ibiza | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Ibiza | S80 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |