Car comparison

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VvsVolvo S70 2.3 T5

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

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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • 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
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VVolvoS702.3 T5
Power
272hp203kW
240hp179kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,922cc178cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
460L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,126L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VVolvo S70 2.3 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VVolvoS702.3 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has 32 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
1,615 kg
3,560 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s
VolvoS702.3 T57.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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
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
VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24VVolvoS702.3 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
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
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
708 km
440 mi
-
CO2 score
272 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

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 S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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