Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 · Stage 3vsVolvo V40 2.0 D4 · Stage 2vsVolvo V40 2.0 D4 · Stage 1vsVolvo V40 2.0 D4

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

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Volvo V40

2.0 D4 (Stage 3)

274 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volvo V40

2.0 D4 (Stage 2)

239 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volvo V40

2.0 D4 (Stage 1)

212 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volvo V40

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    274 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,379 kg
    3,040 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hpVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hpVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hpVolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
Power
274hp205kW+97 hp
239hp178kW+62 hp
212hp158kW+35 hp
177hp132kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,379kg3,040lb
1,379kg3,040lb
1,379kg3,040lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
+30 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
+20 km/h
241 km/h
150 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-19.0 s
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
97.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s-2.1 s
7.1s-1.5 s
7.7s-0.9 s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
22.2s-15.6 s
Calculated
25.9s-11.8 s
Calculated
30.0s-7.8 s
Calculated
37.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.9 s
Calculated
6.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
464Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
406Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,395km867mi
Calculated
1,395km867mi
Calculated
1,395km867mi
Calculated
1,395km867mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,369mm172in
4,369mm172in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,445mm57in
1,445mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Trunk volume
496L
496L
496L
496L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
114g/km
114g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 hpVolvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 2) 239 hpVolvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 1) 212 hpVolvo V40 2.0 D4 177 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4 177 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp3,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp3,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp3,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp3,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hpVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hpVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hpVolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
25.9 s
30.0 s
37.8 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
177 hp
132 kW

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 hp has 97 hp more than Volvo V40 2.0 D4 177 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 177 hp and Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 hp: 97 hp (73 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
1,379 kg
3,040 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
260 km/h
162 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
241 km/h
150 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp6.5 s
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp7.1 s
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp7.7 s
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 hp and Volvo V40 2.0 D4 177 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 2) 239 hp and Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 1) 212 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
1,395 km
867 mi
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
1,395 km
867 mi
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
1,395 km
867 mi
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
1,395 km
867 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
6.5 s
260 km/h
162 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
7.7 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 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
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 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
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 3)274 hpVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 2)239 hpVolvoV402.0 D4 (Stage 1)212 hpVolvoV402.0 D4177 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
239 hp
178 kW
212 hp
158 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,395 km
867 mi
1,395 km
867 mi
1,395 km
867 mi
1,395 km
867 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
114 g/km
114 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 hpVolvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 2) 239 hpVolvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 1) 212 hpVolvo V40 2.0 D4 177 hp
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (Stage 3) 274 hp

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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