Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VvsVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

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

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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Volkswagen Jetta IV

2.8 VR6

200 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
66.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,376mm172in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
440L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,106L
1,470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
26.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
1,455 kg
3,208 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 20032.5T 20V
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V7.3 s
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V and Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 20032.5T 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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