Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5vsVolvo 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 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S60 II

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
220hp164kW
215hp160kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,628mm182in
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
58L
68L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS60 II2.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
28.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 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 20V T5: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,685 kg
3,715 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 20V T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T56.8 s
VolvoS60 II2.4 D57.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: 3.2 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 20V T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
611 km
379 mi
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.6 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 20V T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 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 120 Nm more
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 461 km (286 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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