2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2011 Volvo V50

To start off, 2011 Volvo V50 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 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 84 more horse power than 2011 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2011 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 2011 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Volvo V50.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Volvo S80 2011 Volvo V50
Make Volvo Volvo
Model S80 V50
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4400 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 311 HP 227 HP
Engine RPM 5950 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 1500 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 1598 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


 

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