2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 966 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Defender | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
