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 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (217 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 312 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (440 Nm) has 170 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 | 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 | 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 |