Car comparison

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

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.5 T5 (Stage 3)

330 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5 T5 (Stage 2)

286 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5 T5 (Stage 1)

260 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,486 kg
    3,276 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    241 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    574 km
    357 mi
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 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
1,486kg3,276lb
1,486kg3,276lb
1,486kg3,276lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+28 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+17 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+10 km/h
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-12.6 s
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
61.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s-1.7 s
6.4s-1.1 s
6.8s-0.7 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
17.2s-9.8 s
Calculated
20.0s-6.9 s
Calculated
22.3s-4.6 s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
574km357mi
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
58L
58L
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
241g/km
241g/km
241g/km
241g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 T5 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.5 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
20.0 s
22.3 s
26.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 220 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
1,486 kg
3,276 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
263 km/h
163 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 220 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volvo S40 II 2.5 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.8 s
263 km/h
163 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 T5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 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 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.5 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 II2.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.5 T5220 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoS40 II2.5 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
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
574 km
357 mi
574 km
357 mi
574 km
357 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
241 g/km
241 g/km
241 g/km
241 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
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 T5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo S40 II 2.5 T5 220 hp
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5 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 30 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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