2008 Volvo S60 2.4i Kinetic vs. 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 BiFuel

To start off, both 2008 Volvo S60 2.4i Kinetic and 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 BiFuel were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Volvo S60 2.4i Kinetic and 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 BiFuel are equipped with a 2,435 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S60 2.4i Kinetic (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 BiFuel. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S60 2.4i Kinetic should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 BiFuel.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo S60 2.4i Kinetic (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 BiFuel. (221 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 2.4i Kinetic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 BiFuel.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Volvo S60 2.4i Kinetic 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 BiFuel
Make Volvo Volvo
Model S60 S60
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2435 cc 2435 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 220 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1501 kg 1501 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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