Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 · Stage 3vsVolvo V40 2.5 T5 · Stage 2vsVolvo V40 2.5 T5 · Stage 1vsVolvo V40 2.5 T5

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

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2.5 T5

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Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    558 Nm
    412 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,574 kg
    3,470 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    242 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    324 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hpVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hpVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hpVolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
Power
381hp284kW+127 hp
330hp246kW+76 hp
300hp224kW+46 hp
254hp189kW
Torque
558Nm412lb-ft+198 Nm
486Nm358lb-ft+126 Nm
439Nm324lb-ft+79 Nm
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,574kg3,470lb
1,574kg3,470lb
1,574kg3,470lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,010kg4,431lb
2,010kg4,431lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-16.7 s
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.6 s
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.4 s
5.2s-0.9 s
5.5s-0.6 s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
14.1s-7.4 s
Calculated
16.3s-5.2 s
Calculated
18.0s-3.5 s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
242hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,497cc152cu in
2,497cc152cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,369mm172in
4,369mm172in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,783mm70in
1,783mm70in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
133mm5in
133mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
324L
324L
324L
324L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
185g/km
185g/km
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 hpVolvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 330 hpVolvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 300 hpVolvo V40 2.5 T5 254 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 300 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5 254 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hp5,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp5,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp5,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp5,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hpVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hpVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hpVolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
16.3 s
18.0 s
21.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hp
381 hp
284 kW
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
254 hp
189 kW

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 hp has 127 hp more than Volvo V40 2.5 T5 254 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 254 hp and Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 hp: 127 hp (95 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hp
558 Nm
412 lb-ft
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
486 Nm
358 lb-ft
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
439 Nm
324 lb-ft
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hp
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
1,574 kg
3,470 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 (Stage 3)381 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 hp and Volvo V40 2.5 T5 254 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 330 hp and Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 300 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)381 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hp
242 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hp
785 km
488 mi
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
785 km
488 mi
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
785 km
488 mi
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
785 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hp
381 hp
284 kW
4.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.5 s
273 km/h
170 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Stage 3)381 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)381 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
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

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 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
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 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 (Stage 3)381 hp
242 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 3)381 hpVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 2)330 hpVolvoV402.5 T5 (Stage 1)300 hpVolvoV402.5 T5254 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
330 hp
246 kW
300 hp
224 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
558 Nm
412 lb-ft
486 Nm
358 lb-ft
439 Nm
324 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
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
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
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
785 km
488 mi
785 km
488 mi
785 km
488 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
185 g/km
185 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
242 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 hpVolvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 2) 330 hpVolvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 1) 300 hpVolvo V40 2.5 T5 254 hp
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 (Stage 3) 381 hp

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 72 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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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