2007 Toyota Prius vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 538 kg more than 2007 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Prius. 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 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Prius | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Prius | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
