Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5vsVolvo S70 2.3 T5

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
220hp164kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,403kg3,093lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
404L
470L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5Volvo S70 2.3 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS702.3 T5
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
25.6 s
25.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 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 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 T5 has 20 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 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
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
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 II2.57.2 s
VolvoS702.3 T57.3 s

Although Volvo S70 2.3 T5 has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 0.1 s.

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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 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 II2.5
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
VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
-
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 2.5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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