2006 Volvo S80 V8 vs. 2006 Volvo S80 2.5 T AWD
To start off, both 2006 Volvo S80 V8 and 2006 Volvo S80 2.5 T AWD were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S80 V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S80 V8 (312 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80 2.5 T AWD. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 V8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80 2.5 T AWD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S80 2.5 T AWD weights approximately 456 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80 V8.
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, 2006 Volvo S80 V8 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80 2.5 T AWD. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S80 V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80 2.5 T AWD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volvo S80 V8 | 2006 Volvo S80 2.5 T AWD | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4414 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
