Car comparison

MG ZT 4.6 V8vsVolvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

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

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MG ZT

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Volvo S60

2.3 T5 20V

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    432 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Lightest
    1,537 kg
    3,389 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZT4.6 V8VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,537kg3,389lb
Gross weight-
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,740mm187in
4,576mm180in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
432L
424L
Max trunk volume-
1,034L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

MG ZT 4.6 V8Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VPowerTorque
  • MG ZT 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZT4.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V5,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZT4.6 V8VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW

MG ZT 4.6 V8 has 10 hp more than Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V and MG ZT 4.6 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
1,537 kg
3,389 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MGZT4.6 V86.5 s
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT 4.6 V8 and Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
MGZT4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZT4.6 V8VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
492 km
306 mi
-
CO2 score
314 g/km
-
Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleMG ZT 4.6 V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Is 143 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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