2009 Volvo S80 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, both 2009 Volvo S80 and 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,413 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volvo S80 | 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Volvo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S80 | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4413 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
