Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VvsHyundai Centennial 4.5 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

Hyundai Centennial

4.5 V8

270 hp4498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2008

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VHyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Power
272hp203kW
270hp201kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
381Nm281lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,922cc178cu in
4,498cc274cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
460L
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Max trunk volume
1,126L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
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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 24VHyundai Centennial 4.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Centennial 4.5 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
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V85,000 rpm3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VHyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
29.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
151 km/h
94 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
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
270 hp
201 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has 2 hp more than Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 2 hp (1 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
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
381 Nm
281 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
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 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
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V88.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V and Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

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
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
270 hp
201 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VHyundaiCentennial4.5 V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
381 Nm
281 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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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-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
708 km
440 mi
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CO2 score
272 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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