Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VvsVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6

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

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Volvo S60

2.3 T5 20V

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2000-2005
VS

Volvo S80

2.8 24V T6

272 hp2783 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan1998-2001

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • 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 economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,537 kg
    3,389 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
250hp186kW
272hp203kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,537kg3,389lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
645km401mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,783cc170cu in
Length
4,576mm180in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
424L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
1,106L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V5,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoS802.8 24V T65,400 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has 22 hp more than Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V6.8 s
VolvoS802.8 24V T67.2 s

Although Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has more power, Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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
-
645 km
401 mi
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 S80 2.8 24V T6
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Is 93 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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