Volvo C30 2006 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C30 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Volvo C30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C70 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo C30 is 23 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 153 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4400 | |
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