Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VvsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2005
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 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
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
250hp186kW
272hp203kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,537kg3,389lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,120kg4,674lb
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
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,576mm180in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
424L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
1,126L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions-
272g/km

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 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V5,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
22.3 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
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 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 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
1,615 kg
3,560 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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 20V7.1 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s

Although Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 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 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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/h7.1 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 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
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
-
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Is 78 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 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 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 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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