2011 Volvo S60 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 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. Both 2011 Volvo S60 and 2010 Volvo S80 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60.
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, 2011 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S60 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S60 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
