Car comparison

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6vsAUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

Polestar 3.0 T6

350 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2015
VS

AUDI S4 (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2014-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
350hp261kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight-
2,255kg4,971lb
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
71.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,953cc180cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,539mm61in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
480L
Max trunk volume-
962L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
61L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T65,700 rpm2,800-4,750 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 has 17 hp more than AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,705 kg
3,759 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T64.9 s
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 and AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: 2.5 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
662 km
411 mi
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
792 km
492 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
350 hp
261 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.0 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.0 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6AUDIS4 (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 Polestar 3.0 T6AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S4 (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 65 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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