Nissan Maxima (2009 – 2016) vs Volvo S80 (2009 – 2016): specs compared
The Volvo S80 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 315 hp against 290 hp. The Nissan Maxima is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.5 s. The Volvo S80 has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,454 kg against 1,611 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
2009 – 2016
|
Volvo
S80
2009 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2016 | 2009 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 49 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Gas / other, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 290 hp | 109 – 315 hp |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 184 – 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 6.5 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 185 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 L/100 km | 4.3 – 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,841 mm | 4,851 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,835 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,611 kg | 1,454 – 1,895 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

