Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6vsVolvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

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

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Lexus IS II (XE20)

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Highest torque
    252 Nm
    186 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
208hp155kW
170hp127kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
378L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
62L
CO2 emissions-
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 has 38 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V68.4 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V8.2 s

Although Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
714 km
444 mi
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
729 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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

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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Power
208 hp
155 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
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
Range score
714 km
444 mi
729 km
453 mi
CO2 score
-
203 g/km
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
VehicleLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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