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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0vsVolvo 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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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2005
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    383 Nm
    282 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
280hp209kW
272hp203kW
Torque
383Nm282lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
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
54.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
505km314mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,490mm177in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,548mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
430L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,126L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
80L
CO2 emissions-
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 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
MetricMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
280 hp
209 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 has 8 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 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
383 Nm
282 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
1,320 kg
2,910 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
505 km
314 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
280 hp
209 kW
5.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
VehicleMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
505 km
314 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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