Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI 2.5vsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 T6

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

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Subaru WRX STI

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2017
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 T6

306 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSedan2014-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Subaru WRX STI 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 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

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,055 km
    655 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI2.5VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight-
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
1,055km655mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,595mm181in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
68L
CO2 emissions
242g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru WRX STI 2.5Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruWRX STI2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T65,700 rpm2,100-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI2.5VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
19.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI2.5
300 hp
224 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
306 hp
228 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Subaru WRX STI 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
SubaruWRX STI2.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI2.5
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
1,609 kg
3,547 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI2.5
255 km/h
158 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI2.55.2 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T65.9 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI 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
SubaruWRX STI2.5
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6 and Subaru WRX STI 2.5: 4.0 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
SubaruWRX STI2.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI2.5
577 km
358 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
1,055 km
655 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruWRX STI2.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
255 km/h
158 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
SubaruWRX STI2.5
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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

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
SubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
SubaruWRX STI2.5
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.9 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
SubaruWRX STI2.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI2.5VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
577 km
358 mi
1,055 km
655 mi
CO2 score
242 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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
VehicleSubaru WRX STI 2.5Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI 2.5

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 478 km (297 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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