2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 840 kg more than 2008 Volvo S80.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
