Car comparison

Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsVolvo S40 II 2.4 i

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

Volvo S40 II

2.4 i

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Lightest
    1,368 kg
    3,016 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
230hp172kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,368kg3,016lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
404L
404L
Max trunk volume
883L
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
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 T5Volvo S40 II 2.4 iPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
31.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
94 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 60 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 60 hp (45 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
230 Nm
170 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
1,368 kg
3,016 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
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 IIFacelift 20072.5 T57.2 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: 1.0 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 0.5 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
729 km
453 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 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 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
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
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
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

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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
230 hp
172 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,368 kg
3,016 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
689 km
428 mi
729 km
453 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 T5Volvo S40 II 2.4 i
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Is 117 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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