Volvo S80 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 1998 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S80 2003, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
11.0
The Volvo S80 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 1998 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80 2003, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
950 km on highway
Volvo S80 1998 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 1998 and Volvo S80 2003 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1106 litres
1106 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
12 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`060
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Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S80 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 1998 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S80 2003, so Volvo S80 2003 quality is probably significantly better
