Car comparison

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6vsVolvo XC40 2.0 T5

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

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Volvo XC60 II

2.0 T6

310 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSUV2018-2019
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 T5

247 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    910 km
    566 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC60 II2.0 T6VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
310hp231kW
247hp184kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,016kg4,445lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight-
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
910km566mi
Calculated
750km466mi
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-
1,601mm63in
Rear track-
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
71L
54L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6Volvo XC40 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T65,700 rpm2,220-5,100 rpm6,000 rpm
VolvoXC402.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC60 II2.0 T6VolvoXC402.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6 has 63 hp more than Volvo XC40 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoXC402.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
2,016 kg
4,445 lb
VolvoXC402.0 T5
1,680 kg
3,704 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 T6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T5
230 km/h
143 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 T65.9 s
VolvoXC402.0 T56.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6 and Volvo XC40 2.0 T5: 0.6 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 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: 0.6 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 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
910 km
566 mi
VolvoXC402.0 T5
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 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 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 T5
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.5 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 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC60 II2.0 T6VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
310 hp
231 kW
247 hp
184 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,016 kg
4,445 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
910 km
566 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T6Volvo XC40 2.0 T5
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Is 336 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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