2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Volvo XC60

To start off, both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2010 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2010 Volvo XC60 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 281 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.

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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Volvo S80 2010 Volvo XC60
Make Volvo Volvo
Model S80 XC60
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 281 HP 281 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1838 kg 1893 kg
Vehicle Length 4851 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 1862 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1494 mm 1712 mm
Wheelbase Size 2835 mm 2774 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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