2011 Volvo S80 vs. 2011 Ford Ecosport
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S80 and 2011 Ford Ecosport 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (217 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ecosport. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ecosport.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Ecosport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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. 2011 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ecosport has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ecosport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volvo S80 | 2011 Ford Ecosport | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | S80 | Ecosport |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 143 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4228 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1679 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2490 mm |