Volvo S80 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.78 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S80 is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 480 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 133 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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