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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 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 240 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 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 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V50. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo V50 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.
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 | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
