Volvo S60 2000 2.5 T

Volvo S60 2000 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Volvo S60 2000 2.5 T has been produced from January, 2003 to June, 2004. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 210 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 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 and MHI TD04L14T turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volvo S60 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.

Volvo S60 2000 2.5 T has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo S60 2000 2.5 T accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo S60 2000 2.5 T fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100km (10.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.

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 are also three other Volvo S60 versions - with manual gearbox (Volvo S60 2003 2.5 T MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Volvo S60 2002 2.5 T AWD MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Volvo S60 2002 2.5 T AWD AT) available:
  • Volvo S60 2003 2.5 T MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo S60 2002 2.5 T AWD MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.8 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo S60 2002 2.5 T AWD AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 7.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 10.0 litres per 100 km
Volvo S60 2.5 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 2.5 T technical data

Model: Volvo S60 2.5 T
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. January ... 2004. June 
Engine: 2521 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 236 g/km
Power: 210 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 230 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.9 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.58m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 424 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1034 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2030 kg

Volvo S60 2000 2.5 T engine B5254T2

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2522 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93.2 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 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 2.5 T oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) More service info
Power 210 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 320 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Volvo V70 Volvo S80 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC70

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
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