2009 Nissan Rogue vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Rogue 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Rogue | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Rogue | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
