Car comparison

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5vsVolvo XC40 2.0 D4

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

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Volvo XC60 II

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,728 kg
    3,810 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,059 km
    658 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
250hp186kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,852kg4,083lb
1,728kg3,810lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
34.7s
Calculated
51.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
811km504mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,652mm65in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,673mm66in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
211mm8in
Trunk volume
505L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,432L
1,336L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
54L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
133g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5Volvo XC40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoXC402.0 D44,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5VolvoXC402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.7 s
51.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 has 60 hp more than Volvo XC40 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 D4 and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoXC402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,728 kg
3,810 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoXC402.0 D4
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T56.9 s
VolvoXC402.0 D47.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 and Volvo XC40 2.0 D4: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 D4 and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: 2.3 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
811 km
504 mi
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,059 km
658 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
210 km/h
130 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
250 hp
186 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
1,728 kg
3,810 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Range score
811 km
504 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
133 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5Volvo XC40 2.0 D4
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 124 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 248 km (154 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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