2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Salsa | S80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
