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Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5vsJaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 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 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Jaguar X-type (X400)

3.0 i V6 24V

231 hp2968 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2001-2009

Comparison overview

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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 estimated range
    611 km
    379 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
220hp164kW
231hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
279Nm206lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,968cc181cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,672mm184in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,710mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
404L
-
Max trunk volume
883L
452L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
61L
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 T5Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V6,800 rpm3,000 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
231 hp
172 kW

Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V has 11 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: 11 hp (8 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
279 Nm
206 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
1,570 kg
3,461 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
229 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 II2.5 20V T56.8 s
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V7.5 s

Although Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i 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 Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: 0.7 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: 1.0 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
581 km
361 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
229 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 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.5 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
279 Nm
206 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Has 41 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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