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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 431 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 3600 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2137 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
