Car comparison

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5vsVolvo 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 II

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • 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 overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,486 kg
    3,276 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    404 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 II2.4 D5VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Power
215hp160kW
220hp164kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,583kg3,490lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,436km892mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
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 II 2.4 D5Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 II2.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,250 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
MetricVolvoS60 II2.4 D5VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
26.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
420 Nm
310 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,583 kg
3,490 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D57.4 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 T57.5 s

Although Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 has more power, Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5: 5.4 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,436 km
892 mi
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
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
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

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
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
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
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.5 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
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
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 II2.4 D5VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,583 kg
3,490 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,436 km
892 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
-
241 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 S60 II 2.4 D5Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 862 km (536 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 97 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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