Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6vsVolvo S40 II 2.5 T5

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

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,486 kg
    3,276 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Power
208hp155kW
220hp164kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,452mm57in
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
58L
CO2 emissions-
241g/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 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5: 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 II2.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
26.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
157 km/h
98 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 II2.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 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 T5: 12 hp (9 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 II2.5 T5
320 Nm
236 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 II2.5 T5
1,486 kg
3,276 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 II2.5 T5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 II2.5 T57.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 and Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5: 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
148 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
714 km
444 mi
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
574 km
357 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 II2.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 II2.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 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 II2.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
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 II2.5 T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolvoS40 II2.5 T5
Power
208 hp
155 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
-
241 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
148 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
VehicleLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 140 km (87 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 139 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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