2011 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon. 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 2012 Toyota Avalon. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S80 | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | S80 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4700 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
