Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5vsHyundai NF 3.3 i V6 24V

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Hyundai NF

3.3 i V6 24V

233 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
Power
220hp164kW
233hp174kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
304Nm224lb-ft
Curb weight
1,403kg3,093lb
1,571kg3,463lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
404L
523L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5Hyundai NF 3.3 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai NF 3.3 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
30.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
233 hp
174 kW

Hyundai NF 3.3 i V6 24V has 13 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Hyundai NF 3.3 i V6 24V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
304 Nm
224 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
1,571 kg
3,463 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
235 km/h
146 mph
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V7.8 s

Although Hyundai NF 3.3 i V6 24V has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Hyundai NF 3.3 i V6 24V: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
233 hp
174 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5HyundaiNF3.3 i V6 24V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
-
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Has 16 Nm more
  • Is 168 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai NF 3.3 i V6 24V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 119 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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