2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 2 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 105 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 273 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | S80 | X1 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
