Car comparison

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6vsVolvo S70 2.3 T5

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

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Volvo S80

2.8 24V T6

272 hp2783 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan1998-2001
VS

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
272hp203kW
240hp179kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
645km401mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,783cc170cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,106L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6Volvo S70 2.3 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS802.8 24V T65,400 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS702.3 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has 32 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T67.2 s
VolvoS702.3 T57.0 s

Although Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has more power, Volvo S70 2.3 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
272 hp
203 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
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
Range score
645 km
401 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 S80 2.8 24V T6
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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