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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VvsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2005-2006

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,526 kg
    3,364 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,526kg3,364lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
527L
Max trunk volume
1,106L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
55L

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 V 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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 V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI 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 V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 V2.0 TFSI
1,526 kg
3,364 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
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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 20V7.7 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI7.2 s

Although Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V has more power, Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 0.5 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 V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
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
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
-
688 km
427 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 4 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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