Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VvsVolvo S40 II 2.5 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 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    424 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5

  • Lightest
    1,486 kg
    3,276 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Power
250hp186kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,537kg3,389lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu 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
58L
CO2 emissions-
241g/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 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 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 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 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
26.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 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 T5
220 hp
164 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 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 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 T5
1,486 kg
3,276 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 T5
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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V7.1 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 T57.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V and Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5: 0.4 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 T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.5 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
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 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
VehicleVolvoS602.3 T5 20VVolvoS40 II2.5 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
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
-
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
-
241 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 T5
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 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 T5

  • Is 51 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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