Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VvsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V

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

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Volvo S60

2.3 T5 20V

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2000-2005
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

3.7 V8 40V

260 hp3697 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,537 kg
    3,389 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 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
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.3 T5 20VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
250hp186kW
260hp194kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,537kg3,389lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
783km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
3,697cc226cu in
Length
4,576mm180in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume
424L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V5,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V6,000 rpm3,250 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.3 T5 20VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V has 10 hp more than Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
1,645 kg
3,627 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V6.8 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V8.1 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V has more power, Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS602.3 T5 20VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
-
783 km
486 mi
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Is 108 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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