Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5vsVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

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 Cross Country

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2014

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Lightest
    1,569 kg
    3,459 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    182 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
254hp189kW
254hp189kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,569kg3,459lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,646mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
324L
335L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
57L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
182g/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 Cross Country 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
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
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
1,569 kg
3,459 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
240 km/h
149 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T56.1 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
162 hp/t
121 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
785 km
488 mi
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
731 km
454 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
240 km/h
149 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
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

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
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

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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
731 km
454 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
182 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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.

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 Cross Country 2.5 T5
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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