Car comparison

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6vsVolvo 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 II

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 II3.0 T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
304hp227kW
272hp203kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,698kg3,743lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
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
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
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
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,953cc180cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,548mm61in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,126L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
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 II 3.0 T6Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 II3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 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
MetricVolvoS60 II3.0 T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 has 32 hp more than Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V and Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
1,698 kg
3,743 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T66.1 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.4 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
682 km
424 mi
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
708 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.1 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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

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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 II3.0 T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 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
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
682 km
424 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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