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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 D4vsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 D4

181 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    181 hp
    135 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,824 km
    1,134 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    97/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
181hp135kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,824km1,134mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,526mm60in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
425L
Max trunk volume-
880L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
50L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm5,000 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
181 hp
135 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4 has 1 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,295 kg
2,855 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 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D47.4 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI7.3 s

Although Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4 has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4 and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
1,824 km
1,134 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
893 km
555 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
181 hp
135 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
181 hp
135 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,824 km
1,134 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI
Consumption3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.48 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.42 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used555 L147 US gal122 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost971.25 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 931 km (579 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 282 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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