Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5vsNissan Teana 3.5 i V6

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Nissan Teana

3.5 i V6

245 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008

Comparison overview

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Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    476 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
220hp164kW
245hp183kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,403kg3,093lb
1,589kg3,503lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
648km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
404L
476L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
NissanTeana3.5 i V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
31.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
245 hp
183 kW

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 has 25 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
1,589 kg
3,503 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
235 km/h
146 mph
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s
NissanTeana3.5 i V67.9 s

Although Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: 1.4 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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
660 km
410 mi
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
648 km
403 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
245 hp
183 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
Power
220 hp
164 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
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.9 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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
648 km
403 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Is 186 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 72 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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