Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5 · Stage 3vsVolvo S40 II 2.5 · Stage 2vsVolvo S40 II 2.5 · Stage 1vsVolvo S40 II 2.5

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.5 (Stage 3)

330 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5 (Stage 2)

286 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5 (Stage 1)

260 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
Power
330hp246kW+110 hp
286hp213kW+66 hp
260hp194kW+40 hp
220hp164kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,403kg3,093lb
1,403kg3,093lb
1,403kg3,093lb
1,403kg3,093lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+50 km/h
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
+29 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+21 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
58.7s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-1.8 s
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
15.3s-10.3 s
Calculated
18.1s-7.4 s
Calculated
20.1s-5.5 s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,468mm176in
4,468mm176in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
404L
404L
404L
404L
Max trunk volume
883L
883L
883L
883L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
224g/km
224g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
18.1 s
20.1 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5 220 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 220 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
1,403 kg
3,093 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 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
264 km/h
164 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
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 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp5.6 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp6.1 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp6.5 s
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 220 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 1) 260 hp, separated by only 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 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
660 km
410 mi
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
660 km
410 mi
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
660 km
410 mi
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
264 km/h
164 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 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 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 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
4,468 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 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hp 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 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.2 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 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5220 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
660 km
410 mi
660 km
410 mi
660 km
410 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
224 g/km
224 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 220 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 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
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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