2004 Seat Toledo vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (260 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
