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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VvsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

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

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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Honda Accord VII

2.4 i-VTEC 16V

190 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    459 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
210hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
440L
459L
Max trunk volume
1,106L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V has 20 hp more than Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
1,390 kg
3,064 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 20032.5T 20V
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 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 20032.5T 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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