Car comparison

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5vsVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volvo S60 II

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
VS

Volkswagen Jetta VI

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,144 km
    711 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 II2.4 D5VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
215hp160kW
200hp149kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,608kg3,545lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,144km711mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,538mm61in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 II2.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 II2.4 D5VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
26.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 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 II2.4 D5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D57.6 s
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI7.5 s

Although Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 has more power, Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: 0.1 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 II2.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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 II2.4 D5
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,144 km
711 mi
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 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 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 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 II2.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 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 II2.4 D5
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 II2.4 D5VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
215 hp
160 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,144 km
711 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 2.4 D5Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 430 km (267 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 233 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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