2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. 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 159 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube. 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 2011 Nissan Cube. 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 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo S80 | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | S80 | Cube |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |