Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VvsChevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

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

Chevrolet SSR

5.3 i V8

300 hp5326 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedPickup2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • 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 highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    449 Nm
    331 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    1,130 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
272hp203kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
449Nm331lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
2,159kg4,760lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
113.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
47.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,922cc178cu in
5,326cc325cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,996mm79in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,631mm64in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,946mm116in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,648mm65in
Trunk volume
460L
-
Max trunk volume
1,126L
1,130L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
80L
95L
CO2 emissions
272g/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 24VChevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V85,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
47.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
142 km/h
88 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
300 hp
224 kW

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 has 28 hp more than Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V and Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 28 hp (21 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
449 Nm
331 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
2,159 kg
4,760 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V87.6 s

Although Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 has more power, Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V and Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 0.4 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V and Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 2.5 L/100 km.

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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
688 km
428 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
300 hp
224 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,631 mm
64.2 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
7.6 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
2,159 kg
4,760 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 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
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,631 mm
64.2 in
Range score
708 km
440 mi
688 km
428 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VChevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Is 544 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 69 Nm more
  • Has 670 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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