Car comparison

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6vsAcura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

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

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Volvo S60 II

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

Acura RL II

3.7 i V6 24V

304 hp3664 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,698 kg
    3,743 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 II3.0 T6AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
304hp227kW
304hp227kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,698kg3,743lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg 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
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,953cc180cu in
3,664cc224cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,973mm196in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
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Trunk volume
380L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 II3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 rpm
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 II3.0 T6AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
AcuraRL II3.7 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T66.1 s
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 and Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 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
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
304 hp
227 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
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 II3.0 T6AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
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Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 165 Nm more
  • Is 147 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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