Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VvsLexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 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

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

290 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    977 km
    607 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
272hp203kW
290hp216kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
977km607mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,922cc178cu in
4,293cc262cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
5,015mm197in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,126L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
84L
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 24VLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
172 km/h
107 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has 18 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 Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 18 hp (13 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
434 Nm
320 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.1 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 2.7 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
977 km
607 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.1 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
708 km
440 mi
977 km
607 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
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Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 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.

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 24VLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 269 km (167 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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