Volvo S40 (2004 – 2007) vs Saab 9-2X (2004 – 2006): specs compared
The Saab 9-2X is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 220 hp. The Volvo S40 has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 227 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,224 kg against 1,402 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
S40
2004 – 2007
|
Saab
9-2X
2004 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2004 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 220 hp | 173 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 350 Nm | 225 – 294 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 12.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 195 – 227 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 8.5 L/100 km | 9.4 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,468 – 4,475 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,224 – 1,462 kg | 1,402 – 1,455 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

