2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2010 Volvo V50 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 V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2010 Volvo V50. 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 V50. (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 V50.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo S80 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S80 | V50 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |