2013 Volvo S60 vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2013 Volvo S60 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. Both 2013 Volvo S60 and 2013 Volvo S80 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60. 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volvo S60 | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | S60 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2097 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1484 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.5 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
