Lexus GS (1997 – 2000) vs Volvo S80 (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The Lexus GS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 294 hp against 272 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 7.2 s. The Volvo S80 uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,508 kg against 1,730 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
GS
1997 – 2000
|
Volvo
S80
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 222 – 294 hp | 131 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 420 Nm | 220 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 8.2 s | 7.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 249 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,791 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,508 – 1,596 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.