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Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 · Stage 3vsVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 · Stage 2vsVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 · Stage 1vsVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

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Volvo S40 II

2.5 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    227 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    379 mi
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 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
1,545kg3,406lb
1,545kg3,406lb
1,545kg3,406lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+29 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+18 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.7s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-11.7 s
Calculated
55.8s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.5 s
5.8s-1.0 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s-8.4 s
Calculated
17.8s-5.9 s
Calculated
19.8s-4.0 s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
611km379mi
Calculated
611km379mi
Calculated
611km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,476mm176in
4,476mm176in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
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
58L
58L
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
227g/km
227g/km
227g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 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 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
17.8 s
19.8 s
23.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 220 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 220 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
1,545 kg
3,406 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 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
251 km/h
156 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 220 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (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 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.3 s
269 km/h
167 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 s
258 km/h
160 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.1 s
251 km/h
156 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 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 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

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 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (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 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.8 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 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5220 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
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
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
4,476 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
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
611 km
379 mi
611 km
379 mi
611 km
379 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
227 g/km
227 g/km
227 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
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 220 hp
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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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