Volvo S80 (2003 – 2006) vs Chevrolet Malibu (2003 – 2007): specs compared
The Volvo S80 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 243 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Malibu is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 1,495 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
S80
2003 – 2006
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2006 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 272 hp | 145 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 380 Nm | 210 – 326 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 11.9 s | 8.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 175 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 – 11.3 L/100 km | 8.4 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,821 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,495 – 1,596 kg | 1,440 – 1,580 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.