Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 1.6 T4

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4

  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Power
170hp127kW
180hp134kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
33.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
1,164km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
404L
380L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
68L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4PowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
33.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4 has 10 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
1,495 kg
3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V8.2 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T48.3 s

Although Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4 has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4: 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4 and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: 2.7 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
729 km
453 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
1,164 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
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
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20131.6 T4
Power
170 hp
127 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
729 km
453 mi
1,164 km
723 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 1.6 T4

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 434 km (270 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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