2009 Honda Fit vs. 2002 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S80 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 36 kg more than 2002 Volvo S80.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Volvo S80 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 2002 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Fit | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
