Car comparison

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 D4vsVolvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 D4

181 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    181 hp
    135 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,824 km
    1,134 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    97/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
181hp135kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,824km1,134mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
62L
CO2 emissions-
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm5,000 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
181 hp
135 kW
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4 has 11 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 2.0 D4: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
1,400 kg
3,086 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 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D47.4 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4 and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: 0.8 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 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4 and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: 4.8 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 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
1,824 km
1,134 mi
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
729 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
181 hp
135 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
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

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 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4 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 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 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 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 D4VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
181 hp
135 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,824 km
1,134 mi
729 km
453 mi
CO2 score
-
203 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V
Consumption3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.48 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.42 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used555 L147 US gal122 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost971.25 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 D4

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,095 km (680 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 177 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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