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Volvo S80 vs GAZ-3111: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volvo S80

Volvo · 2006–2016

S80 II

B PI 568

Power
180 kW245 PS
Kerb mass
1,786 kg

Version spec sheet

GAZ-3111

GAZ · 1998–2004

GAZ-3111

B PI 516

Power
114 kW155 PS
Kerb mass
1,560 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: S80 II 2 GAZ-3111 1

  • City GAZ-3111 Width: 1,800 mm vs 1,861 mm
  • Performance S80 II Power per tonne: 101 kW/t vs 73 kW/t
  • Off-road S80 II Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Sedan vs Rear-wheel drive · Sedan

In plain words

Volvo S80 has more power: 180 kW (245 PS) against 114 kW (155 PS) for GAZ-3111. GAZ-3111 is 96 mm longer than Volvo S80 (4,950 mm vs 4,854 mm). GAZ-3111 is lighter by 226 kg (1,560 kg vs 1,786 kg). On the catalog figures, the GAZ-3111 is the pick for city; the Volvo S80 is the pick for performance and off-road.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatS80 IIGAZ-3111
PIB · 568B · 516
Power 50 40
Grip 42 40
Handling 61 70
Top speed 58 46
Launch 52 40
Reliability - 88

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 S80 IIT5 2.0 · petrol · 180 kW (245 PS) 14.83 sat 153 km/h
  2. 2 GAZ-31112.5 · petrol · 114 kW (155 PS) 16.06 sat 137 km/h · +1.23 s

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Size and weight

S80 IIGAZ-3111
Length 4,854 mm191.1 in 4,950 mm194.9 in +96 mm +3.8 in +2.0%
Width 1,861 mm73.3 in 1,800 mm70.9 in −61 mm −2.4 in −3.3%
Wheelbase 2,835 mm111.6 in 2,791 mm109.9 in −44 mm −1.7 in −1.6%
Kerb weight 1,786 kg3,937 lb 1,560 kg3,439 lb −226 kg −498 lb −12.7%
Fits a standard garage? TightTight

Difference vs S80 II (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Full specifications

Volvo S80GAZ-3111
General
Version T5 2.0 · petrol · 180 kW (245 PS) 2.5 · petrol · 114 kW (155 PS)
Production years 2006–2016 1998–2004
Body Sedan Sedan
Country Sweden No data
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 180 kW (245 PS) 241 hp Better 114 kW (155 PS) 153 hp
Power, all versions 80–232 kW (109–315 PS) 107–311 hp 114 kW (155 PS) 153 hp
Power per tonne 101 kW/t 123 hp/ton calculated Better 73 kW/t 89 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,969 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l 2,500 cc 2.5 l
Drive Front-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,854 mm 191.1 in 4,950 mm 194.9 in
Width 1,861 mm 73.3 in 1,800 mm 70.9 in
Height 1,493 mm 58.8 in No data
Wheelbase 2,835 mm 111.6 in 2,791 mm 109.9 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,786 kg 3,937 lb 1,560 kg 3,439 lb Better
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. No data 600 l 21.2 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 70 l 18.5 gal US No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).