2012 Volvo S80 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP) has 190 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 880 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
Model | S80 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 370 HP |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2745 mm |