Car comparison

MG ZT 4.6 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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MG ZT

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • 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 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    272 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZT4.6 V8VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
272hp203kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight-
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,740mm187in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
432L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,126L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
80L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

MG ZT 4.6 V8Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • MG ZT 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZT4.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 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
MetricMGZT4.6 V8VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has 12 hp more than MG ZT 4.6 V8.

The biggest power difference is between MG ZT 4.6 V8 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 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
MGZT4.6 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 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
MGZT4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MGZT4.6 V86.5 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s

Although Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has more power, MG ZT 4.6 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT 4.6 V8 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V and MG ZT 4.6 V8: 1.9 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
MGZT4.6 V8
155 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
MGZT4.6 V8
492 km
306 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
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MGZT4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
MGZT4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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

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
MGZT4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.5 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
MGZT4.6 V8
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
VehicleMGZT4.6 V8VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
492 km
306 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
272 g/km
Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 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.

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
VehicleMG ZT 4.6 V8Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 42 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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