2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 618 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Tahoe | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
