Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20VvsVolvo S40 II 2.5

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2009
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    424 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.5
Power
260hp194kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,403kg3,093lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,401cc147cu in
2,521cc154cu 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
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
424L
404L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

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 2.5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V5,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.4i T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
160 km/h
99 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 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V has 40 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: 40 hp (30 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 II2.5
320 Nm
236 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 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 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 II2.5
235 km/h
146 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 20V6.5 s
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V and Volvo S40 II 2.5: 0.7 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 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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/h6.5 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 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 II2.5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
-
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 S40 II 2.5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 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 2.5

  • Is 117 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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