2009 Volvo XC90 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC90 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo S80 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
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2009 Volvo XC90 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | XC90 | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |