2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 286 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.
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, both vehicles can yield 440 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Avalanche | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
