Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.4i 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

2.4i T5 20V

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2009
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
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
63.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,401cc147cu 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 2.4i T5 20VVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.4i 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
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V5,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 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
MetricVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 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
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has 12 hp more than Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
350 Nm
258 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
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
1,520 kg
3,351 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
VolvoS602.4i 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
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V6.5 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s

Although Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has more power, Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 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
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
VehicleVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 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
1,520 kg
3,351 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
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 2.4i T5 20V

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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