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 Acura TL 2003 – 2008 Volvo S80 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

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