2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2007 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
