2011 Volvo S60 vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S60 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 63 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
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2011 Volvo S60 | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S60 | S80 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1706 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 Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |