Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VvsVolvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

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

Volvo S40 II

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
210hp157kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
404L
Max trunk volume
1,106L
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L
CO2 emissions-
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VVolvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V has 40 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 40 hp (30 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
1,400 kg
3,086 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
-
729 km
453 mi
CO2 score
-
203 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 S40 II 2.4 i 20V
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 130 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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