Car comparison

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6vsVolvo S40 II 2.5

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

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Volvo S80

2.8 24V T6

272 hp2783 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan1998-2001
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • 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 power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
272hp203kW
220hp164kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,403kg3,093lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
645km401mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,783cc170cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,452mm57in
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-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6Volvo S40 II 2.5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS802.8 24V T65,400 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS40 II2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has 52 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 52 hp (39 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5
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
VolvoS802.8 24V T67.2 s
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
645 km
401 mi
VolvoS40 II2.5
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
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

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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
272 hp
203 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
645 km
401 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6Volvo S40 II 2.5
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Is 227 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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