2007 Volvo S40 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Volvo S40 and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40.
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, 2007 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo S40 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S40 | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 4414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5950 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |