Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T

Volvo S80 2003 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T has been produced from January, 2003 to August, 2005. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 210 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and MHI TD04L14T turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volvo S80 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.

Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there are also two other Volvo S80 versions - with automatic gearbox (Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T Automatic AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Volvo S80 2005 2.5 T AWD AT) available:
  • Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T Automatic AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 8.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo S80 2005 2.5 T AWD AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 10.5 litres per 100 km
Volvo S80 2.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo S80 2003

Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T technical data

Model: Volvo S80 2.5 T
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. August 
Engine: 2521 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 222 g/km
Power: 210 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 230 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.82m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 440 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1106 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T engine B5254T2

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2522 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93.2 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) More service info
Power 210 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 320 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Volvo V70 Volvo S60 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC70

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volvo S80 sedan [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 140 Hp Jan 2003 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 140 Hp Automatic Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG Automatic Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG Automatic Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 170 Hp Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 170 Hp Automatic Jan 2003 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 D Jan 2003 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.4 Diesel 130 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 D Automatic Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 2.4 Diesel 130 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 D5 Jan 2003 — Mai 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.4 Diesel 163 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.4 D5 Automatic Jan 2003 — Mai 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP)

2.4 Diesel 163 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T Jan 2003 — Aug 2005 2.5 Petrol 210 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.5 T Automatic 2.5 Petrol 210 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2005 2.5 T AWD Mai 2005 — Aug 2005 2.5 Petrol 210 HP 10.5 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.8 T6 Jan 2003 — Aug 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

2.8 Petrol 272 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 2.9 Jan 2003 — Mai 2005 2.9 Petrol 196 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo S80 2003 reviews
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