Volvo S80 2003 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 2003 engine produces 60 HP less power than Volvo S80 2006, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo S80 2006. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.0 | |
| Volvo S80 2003 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80 2006, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Used also on Volvo V70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S80 2003 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. | |||
| Volvo S80 2003 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S80 2003 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo S80 2003 is smaller. Volvo S80 2003 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S80 2006, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S80 2003 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S80 2006 has more luggage space. Volvo S80 2003 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80 2006. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`680 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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