Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VvsToyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

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

Toyota Avensis III

2.2 D-CAT

177 hp2231 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
2,231cc136cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,695mm185in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
404L
-
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
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 20VToyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CATPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT3,600 rpm2,000-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
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
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.2 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
177 hp
132 kW

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT has 7 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT: 7 hp (5 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
400 Nm
295 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
1,365 kg
3,009 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT8.5 s

Although Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT: 0.3 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: 2.6 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
1,017 km
632 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
177 hp
132 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.5 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
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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
170 hp
127 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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-
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 2.4 i 20VToyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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