2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
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, 2005 Volvo S80 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LaCrosse | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
