Acura TL (2003 – 2008) vs Volvo S80 (2003 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 273 hp at most. The Acura TL is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.2 s. The Volvo S80 has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,495 kg against 1,579 kg.
| Specification |
Acura
TL
2003 – 2008
|
Volvo
S80
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 261 – 273 hp | 131 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 316 – 323 Nm | 220 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 7.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 245 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 6.5 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,808 mm | 4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,791 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,579 – 1,655 kg | 1,495 – 1,596 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.