2011 Renault Wind vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Renault Wind 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. Both 2011 Renault Wind and 2011 Volvo S80 are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 403 kg more than 2011 Renault Wind.
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. 2011 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Wind has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Wind will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Wind | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Wind | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3822 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1698 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2368 mm | 2776 mm |
