2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX and 2008 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S80. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 313 kg more than 2008 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Cadillac SRX (345 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | SRX | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |