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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.

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.

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
Horse Power 0 HP 300 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1822 kg
Vehicle Length 4426 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Width 1809 mm 1862 mm
Wheelbase Size 2604 mm 2835 mm


 

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