2008 Volvo S80 vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2008 Volvo S80 and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 394 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. 2008 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volvo S80 | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Volvo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | S80 | 156 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |