2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 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. Both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2011 Volvo S80 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo S80 | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S80 | S80 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2100 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |