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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (270 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.

Compare all specifications:

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
Torque 270 Nm 400 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 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


 

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