2011 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP) has 123 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 624 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (270 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Phaeton | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2233 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5059 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1903 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1901 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2881 mm | 2776 mm |
