Car comparison

Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsRenault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

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

Renault Latitude

3.0 V6 dCi

240 hp2998 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    972 km
    604 mi
  • Largest trunk
    477 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
230hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
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
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,897mm193in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,762mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume
404L
477L
Max trunk volume
883L
511L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
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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 T5Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCiPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi: 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi3,750 rpm1,500 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
28.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 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
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
240 hp
179 kW

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi has 10 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 Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi: 10 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
450 Nm
332 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
1,730 kg
3,814 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
234 km/h
145 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi7.6 s

Although Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi 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 Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi: 0.4 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
972 km
604 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
240 hp
179 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,897 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.6 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 T5RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
230 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 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
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,897 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
689 km
428 mi
972 km
604 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi
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 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 283 km (176 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 73 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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