2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | STS | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
