Car comparison

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 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

R 2.5i 20V

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2004
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
300hp224kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,606mm181in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
424L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
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 R 2.5i 20VVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5,500 rpm1,950-5,250 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
MetricVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V has 28 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 R 2.5i 20V: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
1,614 kg
3,558 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5.7 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 R 2.5i 20V and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 0.6 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
636 km
395 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 R 2.5i 20V 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
VehicleVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
636 km
395 mi
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
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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.

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 S60 R 2.5i 20VVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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