Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VvsAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    270 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
605km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,922cc178cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
405L
Max trunk volume
1,126L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
69L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
270g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has 12 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,610 kg
3,549 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.0 s

Although Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has more power, Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
708 km
440 mi
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
605 km
376 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.2 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
708 km
440 mi
605 km
376 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
270 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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