2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler 300 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
Model | 300 | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 527 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |