2011 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac STS and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac STS | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | STS | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
