Car comparison

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 T6vsSubaru WRX STI · Facelift 2018 2.5

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 T6

306 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Subaru WRX STI · Facelift 2018

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,566 kg
    3,452 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    978 km
    608 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,566kg3,452lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
978km608mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
60L
CO2 emissions-
259g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T65,700 rpm2,100-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
183 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
306 hp
228 kW
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
300 hp
224 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6 has 6 hp more than Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
1,566 kg
3,452 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 20132.0 T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T65.9 s
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.55.2 s

Although Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6 has more power, Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6 and Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5: 4.3 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 20132.0 T6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
978 km
608 mi
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
536 km
333 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
255 km/h
158 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 20132.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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 20132.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 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 20132.0 T6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.2 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 20132.0 T6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Power
306 hp
228 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,566 kg
3,452 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
978 km
608 mi
536 km
333 mi
CO2 score
-
259 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 2.0 T6Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 443 km (275 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 94 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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