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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

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

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Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

282 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    282 hp
    210 kW
  • Highest torque
    417 Nm
    308 lb-ft
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    270 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • 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 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 economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
282hp210kW
272hp203kW
Torque
417Nm308lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,293cc262cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
5,025mm198in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
570L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,126L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
84L
80L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,500 rpm5,850 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has 10 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: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
1,615 kg
3,560 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.3 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 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: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
737 km
458 mi
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
708 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
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

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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.2 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
282 hp
210 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
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
Range score
737 km
458 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
272 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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