Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5vsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

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

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Volvo V40

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,503 kg
    3,314 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,476 km
    917 mi
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
254hp189kW
190hp142kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,503kg3,314lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
1,476km917mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
324L
335L
Max trunk volume-
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.5 T5Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 has 64 hp more than Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 64 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,503 kg
3,314 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T56.1 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D47.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 3.7 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
785 km
488 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,476 km
917 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Volvo V40 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
254 hp
189 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
1,476 km
917 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 2.5 T5Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 691 km (430 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 76 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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