Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VvsVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

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

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Volvo S60

2.3 T5 20V

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2005
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,537 kg
    3,389 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    424 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
Power
250hp186kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,537kg3,389lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
611km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,576mm180in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,454mm57in
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
58L
CO2 emissions-
227g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V5,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
23.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V has 30 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V7.1 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T56.8 s

Although Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 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 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
-
611 km
379 mi
CO2 score
-
227 g/km
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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 20V T5
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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