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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 143 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 380 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.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo V50. 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 @ 3950 RPM) has 210 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 | 4400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 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 | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
