2010 Volvo S40 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2010 Volvo S40 and 2010 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S40. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 237 kg more than 2010 Volvo S40. 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S40. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S40. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volvo S40 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S40 | S80 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |