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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V · Stage 3vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V · Stage 2vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V · Stage 1vsVolvo 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 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V (Stage 3)

315 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V (Stage 2)

273 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V (Stage 1)

248 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
Power
315hp235kW+105 hp
273hp204kW+63 hp
248hp185kW+38 hp
210hp157kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+28 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+17 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+10 km/h
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.0s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-12.6 s
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.7 s
6.5s-1.2 s
6.9s-0.8 s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
17.8s-10.0 s
Calculated
20.7s-7.1 s
Calculated
23.1s-4.7 s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,822mm190in
4,822mm190in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
440L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,106L
1,106L
1,106L
1,106L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 3) 315 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 2) 273 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 1) 248 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V 210 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 3) 315 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 2) 273 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 1) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V 210 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hp5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hp5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
20.7 s
23.1 s
27.8 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hp
273 hp
204 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 3) 315 hp has 105 hp more than Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V 210 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V 210 hp and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 3) 315 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hp
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hp
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hp
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hp
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp
263 km/h
163 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hp
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hp
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp6.0 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hp6.5 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hp6.9 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 3) 315 hp and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V 210 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 2) 273 hp and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 1) 248 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
6.0 s
263 km/h
163 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hp
273 hp
204 kW
6.5 s
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.9 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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 (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 20V210 hp
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
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V210 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
273 hp
204 kW
248 hp
185 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
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
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
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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