2011 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 534 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Cayenne | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 578 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
