2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2012 Volvo S80

To start off, both 2012 Volvo C70 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 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 131 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 Volvo C70 (400 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (270 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volvo C70 2012 Volvo S80
Make Volvo Volvo
Model C70 S80
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 114 HP
Torque 400 Nm 270 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1609 kg
Vehicle Length 4582 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 1836 mm 1864 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1483 mm
Wheelbase Size 2639 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 67 L


 

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