Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VvsSeat Exeo 2.0 TDI

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007
VS

Seat Exeo

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,207 km
    750 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VSeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
1,207km750mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,661mm184in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,642mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
404L
460L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VSeat Exeo 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatExeo2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VSeatExeo2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
32.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
1,455 kg
3,208 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 II2.4 i 20V
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V8.2 s
SeatExeo2.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI: 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: 2.7 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 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
729 km
453 mi
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
1,207 km
750 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.4 s
229 km/h
142 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 II2.4 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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 II2.4 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI 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 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.4 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 II2.4 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VSeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
1,207 km
750 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VSeat Exeo 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 477 km (297 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • 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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