Car comparison

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VvsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

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

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Volvo S60

R 2.5i 20V

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2004
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300hp224kW
335hp250kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,606mm181in
5,051mm199in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
424L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
90L
CO2 emissions-
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5,500 rpm1,950-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V has 35 hp more than Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5.7 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6.3 s

Although AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: 1.3 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
636 km
395 mi
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.3 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
-
288 g/km
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

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 R 2.5i 20VAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Is 166 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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