Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 T5vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

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

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Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2000
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 T5VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
240hp179kW
210hp157kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
470L
440L
Max trunk volume-
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 S70 2.3 T5Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 T5VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
27.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 T5 has 30 hp more than Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T57.0 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
VehicleVolvoS702.3 T5VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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