2012 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S80 and 2012 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC60 (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 XC60 (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1822 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
