Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VvsVolvo S40 II 2.5

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

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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • 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
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VVolvoS40 II2.5
Power
272hp203kW
220hp164kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,403kg3,093lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
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
72.1s99% 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
22.3s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,922cc178cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
404L
Max trunk volume
1,126L
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VVolvo S40 II 2.5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 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
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VVolvoS40 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
22.3 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has 52 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 52 hp (39 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
1,615 kg
3,560 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.9 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
708 km
440 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VVolvoS40 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
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
708 km
440 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VVolvo S40 II 2.5
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Is 212 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 48 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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