2012 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S80 and 2012 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Volvo S80 and 2012 Volvo S60 are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (180 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster 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.
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2012 Volvo S80 | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | S80 | S60 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 180 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |