Car comparison

Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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

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Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,144 km
    711 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
230hp172kW
215hp160kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,667kg3,675lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
1,144km711mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,635mm182in
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-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
404L
380L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
68L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
28.1 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 15 hp more than Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,667 kg
3,675 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T57.2 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D57.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 0.4 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 3.1 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
129 hp/t
96 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
689 km
428 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,144 km
711 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 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
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 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
4,635 mm
182.5 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
689 km
428 mi
1,144 km
711 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 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 Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 455 km (283 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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