2009 Volvo S80 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2009 Volvo S80 and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 292 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2009 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. 2009 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Volvo S80 | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
Model | S80 | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1404 mm |