2011 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Lexus GS 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2011 Lexus GS.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus GS. 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 Lexus GS (459 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lexus GS | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Lexus | Volvo |
Model | GS | S80 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1789 kg | 1838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4826 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |