Volvo S60 2000 2.4

Volvo S60 2000 2.4 petrol description

Sedan Volvo S60 2000 2.4 has been produced from October, 2000 to June, 2004. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 5900 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 360 up to 600 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volvo S60 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Volvo S60 2000 2.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo S60 2000 2.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.

Volvo S60 2000 2.4 fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 14 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volvo is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volvo S60 fuel consumption.

Volvo S60 safety

During safety testing Volvo S60 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volvo S60 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volvo S60 got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Volvo S60 version with manual gearbox (Volvo S60 2000 2.4 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.9 seconds faster (in 8.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km.
Volvo S60 2.4 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo S60 2000

Volvo S60 2000 2.4 technical data

Model: Volvo S60 2.4
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2000. October ... 2004. June 
Engine: 2435 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 229 g/km
Power: 170 HP ON 5900 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 210 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100km (23.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.58m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 424 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1034 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Volvo S60 2000 2.4 engine B5244S

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2435 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Volvo S60 2000 2.4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 140 - 170 HP ON 5900 RPM
Torque 220 - 230 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Volvo V70 Volvo S80 Volvo S40 Volvo V50 Volvo S70

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volvo S60 sedan [2000 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volvo S60 2003 2.0 T Nov 2003 — Jun 2004 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2003 2.0 T Nov 2003 — Jun 2004 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2000 2.3 T5 2.3 Petrol 250 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2000 2.3 T5 2.3 Petrol 250 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2000 2.4 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2001 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG Jul 2001 — Jun 2004 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG Mar 2002 — Jun 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2000 2.4 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2001 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG Jul 2001 — Jun 2004 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG Mar 2002 — Jun 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2000 2.4 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2000 2.4 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2000 2.4 T Oct 2000 — Jan 2003 2.4 Petrol 200 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2000 2.4 T Oct 2000 — Jan 2003 2.4 Petrol 200 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.4 T AWD Jan 2002 — Jul 2002 2.4 Petrol 200 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.4 T AWD Jan 2002 — Jul 2002 2.4 Petrol 200 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.4 D Mar 2002 — Jun 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.4 Diesel 130 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.4 D Mar 2002 — Jun 2004 2.4 Diesel 130 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2001 2.4 D5 Jun 2001 — Jun 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.4 Diesel 163 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.4 D5 Mar 2002 — Jun 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP)

2.4 Diesel 163 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2003 2.5 T Jan 2003 — Jun 2004 2.5 Petrol 210 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2003 2.5 T Jan 2003 — Jun 2004 2.5 Petrol 210 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.5 T AWD Jul 2002 — Jun 2004 2.5 Petrol 210 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volvo S60 2002 2.5 T AWD Jul 2002 — Jun 2004 2.5 Petrol 210 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Volvo S60 2003 2.5 R 4x4 Jan 2003 — Jun 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds

2.5 Petrol 300 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volvo S60 2003 2.5 R 4x4 Jan 2003 — Jun 2004

Most powerfull petrol version (300 HP)

2.5 Petrol 300 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Volvo S60 2000 reviews
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