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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V · Stage 3vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V · Stage 2vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V · Stage 1vsVolvo 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 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)

408 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)

354 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)

321 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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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 (Stage 3) 408 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    589 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    272 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
Power
408hp304kW+136 hp
354hp264kW+82 hp
321hp239kW+49 hp
272hp203kW
Torque
589Nm434lb-ft+209 Nm
513Nm378lb-ft+133 Nm
464Nm342lb-ft+84 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.7 s
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
15.0s-7.4 s
Calculated
16.8s-5.6 s
Calculated
18.9s-3.5 s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,922cc178cu in
2,922cc178cu in
2,922cc178cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,822mm190in
4,822mm190in
4,822mm190in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
460L
460L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,126L
1,126L
1,126L
1,126L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
272g/km
272g/km
272g/km

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 24V (Stage 3) 408 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 2) 354 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 1) 321 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 272 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 3) 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 2) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 1) 321 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 272 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hp5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
16.8 s
18.9 s
22.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 3) 408 hp has 136 hp more than Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 272 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 272 hp and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 3) 408 hp: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)408 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 3) 408 hp and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 272 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 2) 354 hp and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 1) 321 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

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 (Stage 3)408 hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
5.6 s
292 km/h
181 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp
321 hp
239 kW
6.5 s
273 km/h
170 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
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 (Stage 3) 408 hp 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
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
VehicleVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 3)408 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 2)354 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V (Stage 1)321 hpVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V272 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
354 hp
264 kW
321 hp
239 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
589 Nm
434 lb-ft
513 Nm
378 lb-ft
464 Nm
342 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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
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
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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
708 km
440 mi
708 km
440 mi
708 km
440 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
272 g/km
272 g/km
272 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 3) 408 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 2) 354 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 1) 321 hpVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V 272 hp
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V (Stage 3) 408 hp

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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