Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5vsHyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i 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 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Hyundai Sonata V (NF)

3.3i V6 24V

235 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
220hp164kW
235hp175kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
304Nm224lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,571kg3,463lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
404L
523L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
27.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V has 15 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i 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 20V T5
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i 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 20V T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T56.8 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V7.7 s

Although Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 0.6 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
611 km
379 mi
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
693 km
431 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
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

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
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.7 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 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
611 km
379 mi
693 km
431 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 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 20V T5Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Has 16 Nm more
  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 119 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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