2011 Volvo S80 vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S80 and 2011 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 312 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 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.
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2011 Volvo S80 | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S80 | XC60 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |