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. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
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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 | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1700 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 Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |