2012 Volvo S80 vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S80 and 2012 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S80 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC70. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo XC70. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S80 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| 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 | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
