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Volkswagen Lavida II · Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 1.5 T3

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

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Volkswagen Lavida II · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

1.5 T3

152 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    478 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Power
150hp112kW
152hp113kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,533kg3,380lb
Gross weight-
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
45.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,122km697mi
Calculated
1,164km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,605mm181in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,776mm109in
Front track-
1,588mm63in
Rear track-
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
478L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI5,000 rpm1,400-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T35,000 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
45.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3 has 2 hp more than Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
1,533 kg
3,380 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3 has more power, Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3: 0.9 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
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,122 km
697 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
1,164 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.6 s
210 km/h
130 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
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
478 L
16.9 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI 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
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.5 T3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,533 kg
3,380 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
478 L
16.9 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
1,122 km
697 mi
1,164 km
723 mi
Trunk score
478 L
16.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Is 233 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.5 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 41 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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