2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe vs. 2011 Volvo S80 D5
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe and 2011 Volvo S80 D5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 D5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 D5 (217 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 D5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 D5 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 D5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 D5 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 S80 D5 (440 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe. (270 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo S80 D5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S80 DRIVe | 2011 Volvo S80 D5 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
