Volvo S80 1999 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 1999 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S80 2003, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S80 2003. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Volvo S80 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 1999 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used 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 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 1999 and Volvo S80 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | no 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 (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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