2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Tiguan | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
