2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2010 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Pontiac G6.
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 Pontiac G6 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo S80 | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Volvo | Pontiac |
Model | S80 | G6 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |