2009 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volvo S80 | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Volvo | Lancia |
| Model | S80 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
