2008 Volvo XC90 vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Volvo XC90 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. Both 2008 Volvo XC90 and 2008 Volvo S80 are equipped with a 2,521 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC90. (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 470 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo XC90 | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | XC90 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
