2010 Volvo S80 T6 vs. 2010 Volvo S80 V8
To start off, both 2010 Volvo S80 T6 and 2010 Volvo S80 V8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 V8 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80 T6. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 V8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80 T6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 V8 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80 T6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 V8 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80 T6. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80 T6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 T6 | 2010 Volvo S80 V8 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
