2009 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 676 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 GMC Acadia. 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Acadia | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | GMC | Volvo |
Model | Acadia | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |