2007 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 649 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sequoia | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
