Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VvsVolvo S40 II 2.5 T5

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,486 kg
    3,276 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Power
210hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu 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
58L
CO2 emissions-
241g/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 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
26.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 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 T5: 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
1,486 kg
3,276 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
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 20V7.3 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 T57.5 s

Although Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 has more power, Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V and Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5: 0.2 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 II2.5 T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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/h7.3 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20VVolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Power
210 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
-
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
-
241 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 2.5 T5
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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