2009 Volvo S80 vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volvo S80 | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
