Car comparison

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

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

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272hp203kW
272hp203kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
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
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
645km401mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,783cc170cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
440L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,106L
1,126L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
272g/km

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 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 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 20032.9 T6 24V5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
164 km/h
102 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 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 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 20032.9 T6 24V
380 Nm
280 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 20032.9 T6 24V
1,615 kg
3,560 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 20032.9 T6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 1.1 L/100 km.

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 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
645 km
401 mi
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
708 km
440 mi

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 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 20032.9 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS802.8 24V T6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
645 km
401 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 T6Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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