Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VvsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

2.0

265 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    258 g/km
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy 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
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
272hp203kW
265hp198kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
355Nm262lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,922cc178cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,490mm177in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,126L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
55L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
258g/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 24VMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
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
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
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
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
171 km/h
106 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
265 hp
198 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has 7 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 7 hp (5 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
355 Nm
262 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
1,445 kg
3,186 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
245 km/h
152 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06.1 s

Although Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.1 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
505 km
314 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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

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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.2 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
708 km
440 mi
505 km
314 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
258 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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 24VMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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