2011 Volvo S80 vs. 2011 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S80 and 2011 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2011 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo V50. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S80 | 2011 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
