Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5vsLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

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

Lexus IS II (XE20)

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

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
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
220hp164kW
208hp155kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
252Nm186lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,055kg4,530lb
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
75.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,500cc153cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,575mm180in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
404L
378L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
65L
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 T5Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
28.4 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 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 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 has 12 hp more than Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 and Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: 12 hp (9 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
252 Nm
186 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
1,635 kg
3,605 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V68.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 1.3 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
663 km
412 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.1 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.1 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.1 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
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 T5Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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