Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5vsVolvo V40 1.6 T4

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 V40

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015

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
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    969 km
    602 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
254hp189kW
180hp134kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,569kg3,459lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
38.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,646mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,536mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
335L
324L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
62L
CO2 emissions
182g/km
149g/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 V40 1.6 T4PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 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
VolvoV401.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5VolvoV401.6 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
38.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
145 km/h
90 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 has 74 hp more than Volvo V40 1.6 T4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 1.6 T4 and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: 74 hp (55 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
240 Nm
177 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
1,297 kg
2,859 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T56.1 s
VolvoV401.6 T48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 2.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 1.6 T4 and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: 1.4 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
969 km
602 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.5 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
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
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
254 hp
189 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
8.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5Volvo V40 1.6 T4
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Is 272 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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