Volvo S40 (VS)
1.9 T4 (Stage 3)
300 hp1948 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1997-2003
Car comparison
Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 · Stage 3vsVolvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 · Stage 2vsVolvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 · Stage 1vsVolvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Volvo S40 (VS)
1.9 T4 (Stage 2)
260 hp1948 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1997-2003
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Volvo S40 (VS)
1.9 T4 (Stage 1)
236 hp1948 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1997-2003
VS
Volvo S40 (VS)
1.9 T4
200 hp1948 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1997-2003
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 3) 300 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Fastest top speed263 km/h163 mph
- Most powerful300 hp224 kW
- Highest torque465 Nm343 lb-ft
- Lightest1,310 kg2,888 lb
- Best power-to-weight229 hp/t171 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Largest trunk415 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score72/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp |
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| Power | 300hp224kW+100 hp | 260hp194kW+60 hp | 236hp176kW+36 hp | 200hp149kW |
| Torque | 465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm | 405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm | 366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,310kg2,888lb | 1,310kg2,888lb | 1,310kg2,888lb | 1,310kg2,888lb |
| Gross weight | 1,790kg3,946lb | 1,790kg3,946lb | 1,790kg3,946lb | 1,790kg3,946lb |
| 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 Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.6s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-14.0 s Calculated | 64.3s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-9.2 s Calculated | 67.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-6.0 s Calculated | 73.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s-1.9 s | 7.1s-1.3 s | 7.6s-0.8 s | 8.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.0s-10.8 s Calculated | 22.2s-7.6 s Calculated | 24.7s-5.1 s Calculated | 29.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s-1.8 s Calculated | 6.8s-1.2 s Calculated | 7.2s-0.8 s Calculated | 8.0s Calculated |
| 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 | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.4s-1.7 s Calculated | 15.0s-1.1 s Calculated | 15.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 16.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated | 198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated | 180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated | 153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton Calculated | 309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton Calculated | 279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton Calculated | 229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,948cc119cu in | 1,948cc119cu in | 1,948cc119cu in | 1,948cc119cu in |
| Length | 4,516mm178in | 4,516mm178in | 4,516mm178in | 4,516mm178in |
| Width | 1,716mm68in | 1,716mm68in | 1,716mm68in | 1,716mm68in |
| Height | 1,422mm56in | 1,422mm56in | 1,422mm56in | 1,422mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,562mm101in | 2,562mm101in | 2,562mm101in | 2,562mm101in |
| Front track | 1,472mm58in | 1,472mm58in | 1,472mm58in | 1,472mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,474mm58in | 1,474mm58in | 1,474mm58in | 1,474mm58in |
| Trunk volume | 415L | 415L | 415L | 415L |
| Max trunk volume | 853L | 853L | 853L | 853L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 60L | 60L | 60L | 60L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 3) 300 hpVolvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 2) 260 hpVolvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 1) 236 hpVolvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 200 hpPowerTorque
- Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 3) 300 hp: Power / Torque
- Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 2) 260 hp: Power / Torque
- Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 1) 236 hp: Power / Torque
- Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 200 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.8 s | 7.2 s | 8.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 7.1 s | 7.6 s | 8.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.0 s | 22.2 s | 24.7 s | 29.8 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 | 2.7 s | 2.8 s | 2.9 s | 3.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.9 s | 7.1 s | 7.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.7 s | 10.1 s | 10.3 s | 10.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 12.8 s | 13.1 s | 13.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.4 s | 15.0 s | 15.4 s | 16.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 173 km/h 108 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph | 160 km/h 99 mph | 152 km/h 95 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp | 200 hp 149 kW |
Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 3) 300 hp has 100 hp more than Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 200 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 200 hp and Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 3) 300 hp: 100 hp (75 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | 405 Nm 299 lb-ft |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | 366 Nm 270 lb-ft |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | 263 km/h 163 mph |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | 6.5 s |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | 7.1 s |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | 7.6 s |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp | 8.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 3) 300 hp and Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 200 hp: 1.9 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 2) 260 hp and Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 1) 236 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | 198 hp/t 148 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | 180 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | 300 hp 224 kW | 6.5 s | 263 km/h 163 mph |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW | 7.1 s | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW | 7.6 s | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp | 200 hp 149 kW | 8.4 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.
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| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp |
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| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp |
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| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp |
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| VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 3)300 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 2)260 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4 (Stage 1)236 hp | VolvoS40 (VS)1.9 T4200 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 300 hp 224 kW | 260 hp 194 kW | 236 hp 176 kW | 200 hp 149 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft | 405 Nm 299 lb-ft | 366 Nm 270 lb-ft | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 7.1 s | 7.6 s | 8.4 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 | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb | 1,310 kg 2,888 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 415 L 14.7 cu ft | 415 L 14.7 cu ft | 415 L 14.7 cu ft | 415 L 14.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 198 hp/t 148 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 180 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 3) 300 hp
- Has 40 hp more
- Has 60 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 km/h (7 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
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Volvo S40 (VS) 1.9 T4 (Stage 2) 260 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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