Car comparison

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VvsVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6

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

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Volvo S60

R 2.5i 20V

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2004
VS

Volvo S60 II

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    424 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VVolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
300hp224kW
304hp227kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,698kg3,743lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,606mm181in
4,628mm182in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
424L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5,500 rpm1,950-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoS60 II3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VVolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 has 4 hp more than Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
1,698 kg
3,743 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5.7 s
VolvoS60 II3.0 T66.1 s

Although Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 has more power, Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6: 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 and Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: 0.8 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
636 km
395 mi
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.1 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 II3.0 T6
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VVolvoS60 II3.0 T6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
636 km
395 mi
682 km
424 mi
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 S60 R 2.5i 20VVolvo S60 II 3.0 T6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Is 84 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo S60 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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