2008 Volvo S60 vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2008 Volvo S60 and 2008 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S60 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V50. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo S60 | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S60 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
