Volvo S90 1997 vs Volvo S80 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S90 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 13 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite the higher power, Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S90 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S90 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S80) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo S90) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo S90 is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 2.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo S90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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