2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 GMC Envoy and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (281 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80.
Because 2009 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Envoy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 GMC Envoy (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Envoy | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | GMC | Volvo |
Model | Envoy | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 281 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |