Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20VvsVolvo S40 II 2.4 i

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

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Volvo S60

2.4i T5 20V

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2005-2009
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.4 i

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    424 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Lightest
    1,368 kg
    3,016 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
260hp194kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,368kg3,016lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,401cc147cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,576mm180in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
424L
404L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20VVolvo S40 II 2.4 iPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V5,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.4 i6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
31.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V has 90 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i and Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
1,368 kg
3,016 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V6.9 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
260 hp
194 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,368 kg
3,016 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
-
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.4 i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Is 152 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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