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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8

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

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

370 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
350hp261kW
370hp276kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
473Nm349lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight-
2,575kg5,677lb
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
67.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,953cc180cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,615mm64in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
84L
CO2 emissions
243g/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 T6Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
19.6 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 20 hp more than Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 20 hp (15 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
473 Nm
349 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86.3 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has more power, Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 1.4 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 1.2 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
737 km
458 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 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
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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
370 hp
276 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
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
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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 Polestar 3.0 T6Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 430 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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