Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5vsVolvo S60 II 2.4 D5

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S60 II

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,436 km
    892 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
220hp164kW
215hp160kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,403kg3,093lb
1,583kg3,490lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
1,436km892mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,628mm182in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,452mm57in
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
224g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS60 II2.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
27.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 has 5 hp more than Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Volvo S40 II 2.5: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,583 kg
3,490 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 II2.5
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
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
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s
VolvoS60 II2.4 D57.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Volvo S40 II 2.5: 4.7 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 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
660 km
410 mi
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,436 km
892 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.4 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
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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 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 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 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 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.4 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 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,583 kg
3,490 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
1,436 km
892 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 777 km (483 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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