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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5vsVolvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
215hp160kW
230hp172kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,594kg3,514lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,500km932mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
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Trunk volume
380L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
62L
CO2 emissions-
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,200 rpm
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 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 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,594 kg
3,514 lb
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
1,485 kg
3,274 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 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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: 0.2 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 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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: 4.5 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 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,500 km
932 mi
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
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

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 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
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

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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,594 kg
3,514 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,500 km
932 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
-
211 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 811 km (504 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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