Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5vsVolvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

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Volvo V40 Cross Country

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2014
VS

Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    182 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    731 km
    454 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
254hp189kW
230hp172kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,569kg3,459lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,646mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
335L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
62L
CO2 emissions
182g/km
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
25.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 has 24 hp more than Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
1,485 kg
3,274 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
240 km/h
149 mph
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 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 V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 1.2 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
731 km
454 mi
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
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

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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
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

Volvo V40 Cross Country 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
731 km
454 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 84 kg lighter
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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