Car comparison

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VvsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

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

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2002

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

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
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,606mm181in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
424L
475L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
162 km/h
101 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has 6 hp more than Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 6 hp (4 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
460 Nm
339 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
1,640 kg
3,616 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
234 km/h
145 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS6.9 s

Although Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS 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 Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 1.2 s.

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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
-
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 20V
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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