2013 Volvo C70 vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2013 Volvo C70 and 2013 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Volvo C70. (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2013 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volvo C70 | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | C70 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1751 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
