2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Suburban | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1861 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1493 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |