2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt 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 227 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volvo S80 | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Volvo | Mitsubishi |
Model | S80 | Colt |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |