Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,403kg3,093lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
66.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
404L
440L
Max trunk volume
883L
1,106L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
80L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
26.4 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
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 has 10 hp more than Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V and Volvo S40 II 2.5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
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
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
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
Range score
660 km
410 mi
-
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 127 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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