Volvo S80 1999 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S80) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus ES) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 73 HP less power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Lexus ES. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.2 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S80 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S80 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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