Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

Polestar 2.0 T6

367 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,108 km
    689 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Power
385hp287kW
367hp274kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,676kg3,695lb
Gross weight
2,705kg5,964lb
2,180kg4,806lb
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
48.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,108km689mi
Calculated
865km538mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
490L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
68L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel3,750 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,000 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T66,000 rpm3,100-5,100 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
191 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
367 hp
274 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel has 18 hp more than Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
1,676 kg
3,695 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel4.7 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T64.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
1,108 km
689 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
865 km
538 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean diesel
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.2 TDI V8 clean dieselVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Power
385 hp
287 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,676 kg
3,695 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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
Range score
1,108 km
689 mi
865 km
538 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean dieselVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 380 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 243 km (151 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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