2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 3 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, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac XTS. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Volvo | Cadillac |
| Model | S80 | XTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
