2011 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2012 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Bugatti Veyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Bugatti Veyron would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 944 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC90. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2011 Bugatti Veyron.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bugatti Veyron | 2012 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Volvo |
| Model | Veyron | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1184 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 1500 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 18 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 29 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
