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. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 S60 (420 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.

Compare all specifications:

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 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 200 HP
Torque 240 Nm 420 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
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


 

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