2008 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 233 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo S80 | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Volvo | Nissan |
| Model | S80 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
