Car comparison

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VvsVolvo S40 II 2.5

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

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Hyundai Sonata V (NF)

3.3i V6 24V

235 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VVolvoS40 II2.5
Power
235hp175kW
220hp164kW
Torque
304Nm224lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,571kg3,463lb
1,403kg3,093lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,800mm189in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
523L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VVolvoS40 II2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V has 15 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V7.7 s
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s

Although Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i 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 Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 0.7 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
693 km
431 mi
VolvoS40 II2.5
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
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

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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VVolvoS40 II2.5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
693 km
431 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
523 L
18.5 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleHyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VVolvo S40 II 2.5
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 119 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Has 16 Nm more
  • Is 168 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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