2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 503 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 GMC Acadia (366 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2011 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Acadia | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Acadia | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |
