Volvo S80 2006 vs Lexus ES 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.5 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: | 200 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 344 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 75 HP less power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Lexus ES. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus ES 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: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo S80 and Lexus ES are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5000 | |
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