2011 Volvo S80 vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2011 Volvo S80 and 2011 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Volvo S80 and 2011 Volvo XC70 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 121 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S80 | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 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 | 1759 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
