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Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsLancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

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

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Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012
VS

Lancia Thema (LX)

3.0 V6 Multijet II

239 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

  • Most powerful
    239 hp
    178 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    462 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
230hp172kW
239hp178kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
2,038kg4,493lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,472kg5,450lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
5,066mm199in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,906mm75in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
3,052mm120in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,640mm65in
Trunk volume
404L
462L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
72L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet IIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II4,000 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
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
25.5 s
30.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 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
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
239 hp
178 kW

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II has 9 hp more than Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
2,038 kg
4,493 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T57.2 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II7.8 s

Although Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II has more power, Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: 0.6 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 1.8 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
689 km
428 mi
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
239 hp
178 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 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
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
230 hp
172 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
2,038 kg
4,493 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
689 km
428 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 553 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 311 km (193 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 58 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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