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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 2.0

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

2.0

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,667 kg
    3,675 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
215hp160kW
211hp157kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,667kg3,675lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,144km711mi
Calculated
1,258km782mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
5,135mm202in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
335L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
78L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,200 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.04,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
28.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 4 hp more than AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,870 kg
4,123 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 20132.4 D5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
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 20132.4 D57.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.07.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0: 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 20132.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,144 km
711 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
1,258 km
782 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
211 hp
157 kW
7.7 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 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 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 20132.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.7 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 20132.4 D5
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20132.0
Power
215 hp
160 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,144 km
711 mi
1,258 km
782 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 2.4 D5AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 203 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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