Volvo S90 2016 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 175 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 215 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S90 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Volvo S90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 152 mm (6 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S90 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volvo S90 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Volvo S90 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 5600 | |
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