Volvo S80 1999 vs Volvo S80 2003

 
Volvo S80
1999 - 2001
Volvo S80
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.4 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 140 HP130 HP
Torque: 290 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds12 seconds
Volvo S80 1999 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo S80 1999 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S80 2003, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S80 2003. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.46.5
Volvo S80 1999 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80 2003, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1250 km in combined cycle1070 km in combined cycle
1630 km on highway1370 km on highway
Volvo S80 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70Used also on Volvo S60
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 1999 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.82 m
Width: 1.83 m1.83 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 1999 and Volvo S80 2003 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1106 litres1106 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`140no data
Safety: no data
Quality:Volvo S80 2003 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 1999 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S80 2003, so Volvo S80 2003 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 14002400
Rating in user reviews: 8.6/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S80 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Volvo S80 has
  • fewer faults
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