Volvo S80 2009 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 11.2 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | 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: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.78 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, width is practically the same , 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: | 11.7 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.8 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`060 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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