2012 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Murano and 2012 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano weights approximately 182 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Nissan Murano (325 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Murano | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Murano | S80 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
