Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20VvsAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Volvo S60

2.4i T5 20V

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2009
VS

Acura RL II

3.5 i V6 24V

294 hp3471 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.4i T5 20VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
294hp219kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,401cc147cu in
3,471cc212cu in
Length
4,576mm180in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
424L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
73L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20VAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V5,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.4i T5 20VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
260 hp
194 kW
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V has 34 hp more than Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V and Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V6.5 s
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6.7 s

Although Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V has more power, Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V and Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS602.4i T5 20VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
294 hp
219 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V
Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.4i T5 20V
2.0 T5
VS
VolvoS602.4i T5 20VvsVolvoS60 II2.0 T5
3.5 i V6 24V
3.2 i V6 24V
VS
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24VvsAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
2.4i T5 20V
2.0 T5
VS
VolvoS602.4i T5 20VvsVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
3.5 i V6 24V
3.5i V6
VS
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24VvsToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
2.4i T5 20V
2.9 T6 24V
VS
VolvoS602.4i T5 20VvsVolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
3.5 i V6 24V
4.2 V8
VS
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24VvsJaguarXJ Sovereign (X358)4.2 V8
2.4i T5 20V
2.5
VS
VolvoS602.4i T5 20VvsVolvoS40 II2.5
3.5 i V6 24V
4.2 V8
VS
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24VvsJaguarXJ (X358)4.2 V8
2.4i T5 20V
3.2 JTS V6
VS
VolvoS602.4i T5 20VvsAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
3.5 i V6 24V
335d
VS
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24VvsBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335d
2.4i T5 20V
2.5 T5
VS
VolvoS602.4i T5 20VvsVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
3.5 i V6 24V
350
VS
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24VvsLexusES V (XV40)350
Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V vs Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V - car comparison - FastVsFaster