2011 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Frontier | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
