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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6vsVolvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

Polestar 3.0 T6

350 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2015
VS

Volvo S60

R 2.5i 20V

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2004

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    662 km
    411 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
350hp261kW
300hp224kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,953cc180cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,606mm181in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
424L
Max trunk volume-
1,034L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T65,700 rpm2,800-4,750 rpm6,500 rpm
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5,500 rpm1,950-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
17.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
350 hp
261 kW
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 has 50 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 Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
1,614 kg
3,558 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T64.9 s
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 and Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: 0.8 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 and Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: 0.5 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
662 km
411 mi
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
350 hp
261 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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

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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 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 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Is 156 kg lighter
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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