Car comparison

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6vsVolvo 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 S80

2.8 24V T6

272 hp2783 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan1998-2001
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • 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
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
272hp203kW
210hp157kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
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
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
645km401mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,783cc170cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,106L
1,106L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
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
22.4 s
26.4 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
2.7 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
158 km/h
98 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has 62 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 S80 2.8 24V T6: 62 hp (46 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
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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
1,630 kg
3,594 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
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
VolvoS802.8 24V T67.2 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 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
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
VehicleVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
645 km
401 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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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 62 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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