2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP) has 247 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 879 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Thalia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Volvo | Renault |
| Model | S80 | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
