Volvo S80 2001 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 31 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 (BMW 5 series) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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