Car comparison

Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsSeat Exeo · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

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

Seat Exeo · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
833L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
179g/km

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 T5Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
26.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 30 hp more than Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 30 hp (22 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
235 km/h
146 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 1.3 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
909 km
565 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
689 km
428 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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