Volvo S80 2013 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo XC60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.3 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1520 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1750 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2013: This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.71 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 21 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S80 is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 16 000 | |
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