2012 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Renault Trafic
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S80 and 2012 Renault Trafic 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 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Trafic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Trafic. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Trafic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volvo S80 | 2012 Renault Trafic | |
Make | Volvo | Renault |
Model | S80 | Trafic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |