2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 647 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
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2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Touareg | S80 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |