2011 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 11 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Equinox | S80 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1717 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |